Iowa has just broken a record...and it isn't a good one.A parcel of land roughly 80.5 acres has just sold for $21,900 an acre.Can you imagine?The previous record was $20,000 an acre.This just goes to show the devastating effects an increased estate tax can have on family farms. This farm alone is … [Read more...]
Election Day!
In case you're living under a rock, you probably know that today is Election Day in the United States! If you're still unsure of who to vote for, check out the AFBF presidential questionnaire answers. Don't forget that you can also probably find a list of endorsed … [Read more...]
One Day to Go!
Tomorrow is Election Day (duh)!I just want to remind folks the importance of rural people showing up the polls to vote. When we drive into the nearest town or city, our influence on elections might seem incredibly small. There are certainly a lot more people living there than here.But, have you … [Read more...]
Food Culture Gone Too Far?
The author Steven Poole has written a new e-book entitled "You Aren't What You Eat," which dives into the idea that the foodies have become "foodist." He tackles the snobbish perspective some people have when it comes to what food they eat.Here is an excerpt from an interview he did with National … [Read more...]
Exercise Your Right to Vote
As if you needed another reminder about how important it is for rural America to vote and choose your representatives! … [Read more...]
Busted: 5 Myths about Genetically Modified Seeds
Here is a list of the top 5 myths regarding genetically modified seeds and why they're blatantly wrong."Myth 1: Seeds from GMOs are sterile.No, they'll germinate and grow just like any other plant. This idea presumably has its roots in a real genetic modification (dubbed the Terminator Gene by … [Read more...]
Scientists Petition Against Dr. Oz
I posted this letter that one scientist wrote to "Dr." Oz regarding his recent television show about GMOs. Oz basically used the show to push his personal agenda against the use of GMOs and wasn't very fussy with factual information.Apparently the "expert" Oz had on his show is no more than a … [Read more...]
Chicago Moms Check Out Animal Care
Our Chicago moms continued their tour (part 1 and part 2) of learning about modern farming by visiting animal farms and seeing what really happens. … [Read more...]
A Response to the Support Prop 37 Crowd
Maria Rodale from the Huffington Post published a blog on the paper's site on Monday, indicating why California voters should support Prop 37. Remember, that proposition would require labeling for any GMO food in the state.Normally I don't directly respond to a particular article, but this one is … [Read more...]
Anderson Show Learns About Agriculture
I was super impressed to see a segment like this on the Anderson show, especially since the mainstream media gets a little sensational (remember the whole pink slime stuff?) when it comes to agriculture. In the video Anderson sends a New York mom to an Illinois farm to learn about organic food.By … [Read more...]
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