American Farm Bureau Federation just wrapped up its 2020 annual convention. Delegates to the convention elected leadership and voted on policy priorities for the coming year. I'm always interested in AFBF's policy decisions, because they really come from the grassroots up. So I thought I would … [Read more...]
Irony Alert: BP Lectures People on Carbon Footprint
BP has launched Know Your Carbon Footprint. The goal is to help ordinary people understand their own contribution to climate change and the changes they can make to lower their overall footprint. Those wishing to participate are asked to input data in a handy calculator produced by BP. It asks … [Read more...]
When your name is on it…
"When your name is on it, your heart is in it." Farmers often get defensive when someone says something negative (perceived or real) about our produce, our production methods, or our farms. We can get a little angry. We can overreact. We might stop listening and start attacking. If you've … [Read more...]
Reduction in Soil Erosion
Farmers care a lot about soil health. And a big part of that is making sure we reduce soil erosion! … [Read more...]
White House Releases Statement Celebrating National Biotechnology Month
So I wasn't aware that January is National Biotechnology Month, though it was apparently designated as such back in the 1990's. Nonetheless, the White House released a statement in recognition of the designation. Here's the parts that stood out to me: The United States has made remarkable … [Read more...]
Impossible Foods CEO Ridiculously Claims Animal Agriculture Is “The Most Destructive Technology Ever”
Impossible Foods kicked off the new year by launching its new faux pork products. Customers can now enjoy ground pork and pork-sausage made from plants. It will be available at a number of Burger King locations later this year. Of course, Impossible Foods had success last year with the … [Read more...]
Positive Life, Negative Mind
So Chipotle Supports Farmers Now? Not quite.
Chipotle stunned followers recently when it launched a pro-farmer advertisement campaign. Early in December the company donated money to the National Coalition of Young Farmers. And later it hosted a farmer-friendly float at the Rose Bowl Parade. Chipotle donated another dollar to the coalition for … [Read more...]
EPA Supports Monsanto in Court. Here’s Why.
It's no secret that Monsanto and glyphosate have taken a beating in court over the last couple years. After IARC unfairly classified the herbicide as a probable carcinogen, people have lined up to sue the company. And juries have awarded verdicts in the millions. Not surprisingly, Monsanto … [Read more...]
Berkeley Commission Recommends California Stop Prosecuting Animal Theft & Trespassing at Farms
California does a lot of things that make the rest of us raise our eyebrows. This latest piece goes well beyond that though. Berkeley, California's Peace and Justice Commission passed a resolution supporting nonviolent animal-rights activists and protects animals in commercial operations. The … [Read more...]
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