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Video: Preparing to Side Dress Corn

July 6, 2020

My brother let me tag along (and film!) while he prepared to side dress corn. Side dressing is the targeted application of fertilizer. It helps the corn grow strong and healthy! Also, this video is done in double speed. I'm sure my brother wishes he could work that quickly! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conventional, Family Farms Tagged With: corn, fertilizer, video

Chat with Danielle Penick

June 23, 2020

I recently shared with my followers that I have cancer. I revealed my fear that some activists would try to use that diagnosis as a weapon against me. Specifically, my message is that we shouldn't be worried about our food and we don't need to buy expensive labels. But was that message still … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biotechnology, Cancer, Labels, Organic Tagged With: be brave, cancer, my videos, nutrition, science, video

I Have Cancer.

June 22, 2020

Actually, to be more specific, I have cancer again. I was first diagnosed in 2015. At that time, I didn't want anyone to know. It felt like I had failed or lost. It was a weakness. I was even afraid some people might be happy that it was happening to me. Ultimately, when I was finally cancer-free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Tagged With: be brave, cancer, lifestyle, personal

You’ll Never Regret Being Kind

June 19, 2020

Be kind and live without regrets. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotion and Engagement Tagged With: quote, quotes

Scientists have developed a “simple” method for detecting glyphosate in food. But do we need it?

June 11, 2020

German scientists have developed a "quick and simple" way to test food and water for glyphosate residues. The researchers from Leipzig University wanted to develop a method of testing that was easier than the costly laboratory methods currently used. So they developed a method that uses the natural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Production Methods Tagged With: glyphosate, pesticides, science

Aren’t You Afraid of Her?

May 20, 2020

Earlier this year, before the world changed, I was attending a networking event. Another attendee and I started connecting over our dogs. I told her Mischa was a black-lab/pitt-bull mix . She stopped smiling and her eyes got very serious. I wasn't expecting the next words out of her mouth. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lifestyle

How to Report False News On Facebook

May 11, 2020

Social media has been great for bringing people together, especially when we have to stay apart. But it's also a home for fake news, conspiracy theories, and misinformation. Unfortunately, popular platforms allow the garbage to spread like wildfire. Facebook, however, implemented a system for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Special Issues Tagged With: social media, truth

All Milk Is Free From Toxic Pesticides

May 4, 2020

A particular milk brand is running television advertisements claiming that their milk is free from "toxic pesticides." The commercial suggests that moms should purchase their milk because it's safe for their kids to drink. The commercial is the epitome of #factsnotfear. Here's the truth: all milk … [Read more...]

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Science to the Rescue

April 28, 2020

Normal life. Today "normal" is so different than it was just a few short weeks ago. All of us want to know how quickly we can--or ever will--go back to the real normal. It seems like everyone agrees that the timeline comes down to one crucial thing... A vaccine. Almost immediately after the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Special Issues Tagged With: science

Feed Your Mind with FDA

April 20, 2020

The FDA wants to Feed Your Mind....about biotechnology! The FDA collaborated with USDA and EPA to create a consumer-friendly website to explain genetically modified organisms. It includes fact sheets, videos, and graphics that feature plain language to describe the scientific processes. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biotechnology Tagged With: biotechnology, EPA, FDA, federal government, GMO, gmos, media, USDA

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Hi, I'm Amanda. My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm an attorney and I'm passionate about agriculture!

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