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Study: Organic Food NOT Healthier

September 4, 2012

Some mornings are better than others, so when I woke up to a tip regarding this new study I knew it was going to be a good day. Frequently questioned by patients on whether or not they should switch to organic food, doctors at Stanford decided to conduct a study to determine if organic food … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: FDA, organic, science, truth

AFBF National Day of Prayer for Drought Victims

August 17, 2012

The American Farm Bureau Federation issued this statement today: On Thursday, Aug. 23, the American Farm Bureau Federation will be asking Americans to remember the many individuals and families facing severe struggles due to this year’s devastating drought. Suggestions for a National Day of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: AFBF, drought, family farms, farm culture, farm economy

Colleges See Increase in Ag Majors

August 7, 2012

One of the most popular majors in college these days is apparently Agriculture.Colleges that have strong programs are all seeing increases in students entering those programs. At Penn State, for example, student enrollment in the Agriculture department is up 40%. Iowa State University shows a 95% … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: farm economy, promoting ag, schools

National Farmers Market Week

August 7, 2012

This week is the official week dedicated for Farmers Markets. The USDA is reporting that there is an increase in the number of markets again this year (and has been for the last 18 years). "After 18 years of steady increases, the number of farmers markets across the country now registered with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: family farms, farm economy, farm market, promoting ag

UPDATE: House Passes Bill Prohibiting Labor Rules on Minors

July 29, 2012

Remember back when the Department of Labor was trying to pass those rules that would prohibit children from working on family farms? (Check out the post here if you don't.) DOL pulled the regulations after a firestorm of complaints about the new rules from the agricultural community.Now, the House … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: family farms, federal government, regulations, update

Senate Considers Egg Laying Standards

July 29, 2012

It didn't quite make the farm bill, but the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee is debating requirements for housing conditions of egg laying hens. The legislation would require an increase in space for hens and labeling so consumers know in which conditions the hens were kept. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: animal rights, California, eggs, federal government, regulations

California Attempts to Label GMOs

July 27, 2012

Watch the latest video at <a href="http://video.foxnews.com">video.foxnews.com</a> Scare tactics.  This is just another attack on conventional farming by niche farms and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: California, organic, regulations, science

The Danger of Dirt (And Nature)

July 27, 2012

The beautiful thing about this time of the year is undoubtedly the fresh produce available, especially from farmer's markets and roadside stands. What could be better than buying local, fresh produce right from the farmer that grew it? Of course, that makes people at the FDA and other government … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: FDA, federal government, food safety, fruit, FSMA, regulations

New Food Safety Regulations Delayed

July 17, 2012

At the beginning of 2011, the Obama administration signed into law the Food Safety and Modernization Act. If you're unaware, the goal of the legislation was to "modernize" the food industry and place new regulations on every aspect of the production chain. However, apparently the Obama … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: drought, federal government, food safety, FSMA

Farm Bill Lobbying

July 17, 2012

I haven't previously posted anything regarding the 2012 Farm Bill (the Senate passed a version and the House is currently working on it), because the final bill is obviously in flux. However, I did find a report about the lobbying related to the legislation.Food & Water Watch, a group dedicated … [Read more...]

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"Stressed" college students trying to combat climate change are pushing their schools to ban pesticides, especially herbicides. These youngsters spend their free time on campus pulling weeds instead of...well, all the stuff they should be doing to enjoy college. Little do they know, their pursuit of ending pesticide use will actually do more harm than good to our environment.This article has all the science, snark, and flavor that makes me a happy reader.

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Suffering from "climate anxiety," some of America's entitled college students are working to get low-risk pesticides banned from their campuses, in a bid to slow global warming. They all need therapy ...

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Managing weeds isn’t just about making our fields look pretty! Weeds are detrimental because they compete with our crops for limited resources. If farmers didn’t manage weed presence, the weeds would eventually get so big that they choke out the planted crops. That means our efforts, inputs, and natural resources are wasted.

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The controversy surrounding activists suing the EPA for not conducting biological evaluations under the Endangered Species Act is a bit difficult to understand. (Heck, that sentence was a bit difficult to understand.) So in my latest AGDAILY column, I've tried to distill the information and present it in a more palatable form.

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Activist lawsuits hinder EPA's ability to balance ecological assessments | AGDAILY

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Pay-per-view boxing matches. I’ve never really understood the appeal of these things. I remember attending a bloggers’ convention in Washington, D.C., the same day as one of these high-profile eve...

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My Congresswoman died yesterday in a car accident. Let this be your reminder that no matter who you are or what you accomplish, our time here is limited. So spend it wisely. 💜

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Dear Eaters: Here's what I want you to know about modern U.S. food production and supply.

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An Open Letter to Everyone Who Eats - The Farmer's Daughter USA

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Here's what I want you to know about modern agriculture.

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I'm Amanda. My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm an attorney by day, and "agvocate" at night.

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Managing weeds isn’t just about making our field Managing weeds isn’t just about making our fields look pretty! Weeds are detrimental because they compete with our crops for limited resources. If farmers didn’t manage weed presence, the weeds would eventually get so big that they choke out the planted crops. That means our efforts, inputs, and natural resources are wasted.
A sweet treat from a coworker will hopefully bring A sweet treat from a coworker will hopefully bring some more birds to the patio. 🥰
My Congresswoman died yesterday in a car accident. My Congresswoman died yesterday in a car accident. Let this be your reminder that no matter who you are or what you accomplish, our time here is limited. So spend it wisely. 💜
Guess what, we’re not just winging it! The Poul Guess what, we’re not just winging it!

The Poultry Production Inspection Act was signed into law in 1957 by President Dwight Eisenhower. It requires the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to routinely inspect chicken-processing facilities, ensure sanitary conditions in the facilities, and that the meat processed is fit for human consumption.

It's all part of agriculture's ability to deliver safe, nutritious, and abundant food from the farm to your plate.
Mom is showing off her new cowboy boots from @hise Mom is showing off her new cowboy boots from @hisea_official 

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Me: Mischa pose for a cute photo with me! Mischa: Me: Mischa pose for a cute photo with me!

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Please allow me to be the first person to wish mys Please allow me to be the first person to wish myself a happy birthday! 🥳🎂🎉

Birthdays post-cancer are a little weird. On one hand, I'm so grateful that I was blessed with another year. On the other, it feels like time is absolutely flying--how has that much time passed already? And you never know what you're rushing towards: a comfortable place where you're confident the cancer is gone forever, or your next diagnosis.

But I'm going to put those thoughts away and focus on the time I do have right here, right now. Because really, that's all any of us have. 🥂

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Here's your friendly reminder to eat your fruits a Here's your friendly reminder to eat your fruits and vegetables and stop worrying about pesticide residues.

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