Here we go! It's time for me to run down Santa's Naughty List! In something that's become an annual tradition, I share the list of people who have done some dumb this year and now find themselves facing a Christmas morning full of coal. 10. Impossible Burger's CEO I'm open to plant-based meats … [Read more...]
10-Year Challenge: Farmer Edition
Have you seen the 10-Year Challenge shared on social media? Participants are challenged with sharing a photo of themselves ten years ago next to a photo of themselves today. It's fun to see how individuals change over a decade. And not all changes are very flattering! So I wondered what it would … [Read more...]
AFBF: Cost of Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Holds Steady
Every year the American Farm Bureau Federation publishes the average price for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. This year the holiday meal will only cost a family $48.91. That's only a penny more than last year. The traditional meal, according to AFBF, includes turkey, mashed potatoes, … [Read more...]
Biotech Crops Grown in 26 Countries
Contrary to popular belief, biotech crops aren't only grown in the United States. They were grown in 26 different countries in 2018! … [Read more...]
2018 Biotech Crops Planted
The above chart shows the breakdown between biotech and non-biotech crops planted in 2018. Soybeans, cotton, maize, and canola are the four most widely adopted biotech crops in the world. I was surprised to see that soybeans top the list. I've honestly always thought maize/corn was the most widely … [Read more...]
Increase in S.T.E.M Jobs
S.T.E.M. stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. And those all bring a lot to the table for agriculture. From way we use tillage to how we transport grain, farming relies on S.T.E.M. industries to make it all happen! So increasing the next generation to choose careers in … [Read more...]
Zaluckyj Farms Welcomes Michigan State Senator Kim LaSata
Zaluckyj Farms had a very special visitor this week! Michigan State Senator Kim LaSata joined my brother, Jeremy, in the combine during corn harvest. My parents and other brother were also there. Senator LaSata put together a video for the visit: Thanks to Senator LaSata for taking time to … [Read more...]
Study: Switching to All-Organic Production Means More GHG Emissions
So you know how we're always hearing about how organic agriculture is the most sustainable production method? And how organic agriculture will help us solve the climate crisis? Turns out that's not so true (well, duh). A study published in Nature Communications took a look at what would … [Read more...]
Family Time During Harvest
I saw the dust coming from the field and knew I was in the right place. Sure enough, as I approached I saw the combine eating through the corn rows. Mom's tractor and grain cart weren't far away. I pulled off into the ditch (I'm sure the car behind me thought I was crazy). I turned off the car … [Read more...]
Slow Down. Move Over.
Slow down. Move over. Seriously. We were moving the combine, the corn head, and semi-truck to the next field. The tire on the corn-head trailer blew. Mom managed to pull off onto the side of the road. But it's a busy road and the speed limit is 55 mph. My brother and dad started working on … [Read more...]
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