Last fall I shared a story about Mischa hurting her knee. So I figured I should also share a status update. Mischa partially tore a ligament in her knee after getting stuck in the mud on the farm. The vet hoped it would heal without surgery. We just had to be extra lazy and not use it too much … [Read more...]
What Makes You Country?
Have you heard this song by Luke Bryan? Apparently some people question whether others are really "country" based on a number of factors. Luke's song basically dismisses that because lots of things can qualify you as "country." I got my dirt road cred when I was twelveOn a no cab tractor … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Agrees to Limit Evidence in the Next Round-Up Trial
Bayer's Monsanto is facing thousands of lawsuits from plaintiffs claiming exposure to glyphosate gave them cancer. Last August, a jury handed Dewayne Johnson a huge victory when it awarded him millions of dollars for his claims. The verdict was perplexing because all the independent evidence … [Read more...]
Antibiotic Use in Food Animals Decreased in 2018
The Food & Drug Administration released its annual report on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals. And the results are good! In 2017, the domestic sale and distribution of medically-important antimicrobials approved for use in food-producing animals decreased by 33 percent! This is the … [Read more...]
USDA Drops Final GMO Labeling Rules
The USDA has released its final Bioengineered (f/k/a GMO) labeling requirements. And they look pretty solid. The rules implement a national GMO-labeling law for consistent disclosure of GMO ingredients. Companies will have the option of using a QR code, the word "bioengineered" or the field … [Read more...]
President Trump signs 2018 Farm Bill just days before Christmas
It's a Christmas miracle! The 2018 Farm Bill is officially law! President Trump signed the legislation today. The Senate and House passed the bill just within the last week. The legislative victory comes after months of negotiations between lawmakers on both sides. Today almost didn't … [Read more...]
See how The Non-GMO Project rakes in the cash
So many people seem to think that The Non-GMO Project exists for some altruistic purpose. They just want consumers to know what's in their food. They're only trying to shine light on these ingredients. They're helping moms make healthy food choices for their families. But that's all … [Read more...]
A farmer’s perspective on all those food recalls
I cringe every single time I see another food recall. It seems to happen often lately. Romaine lettuce, hamburger...even dog food! And every single time it's gut wrenching. Every. Single Time. We live in a time of food prosperity with one of the largest and safest food supplies in all of human … [Read more...]
2018 Farm Income
You can read all of the data from the USDA's Economic Research Service here. … [Read more...]
Here’s what you need to know about those grading cards & antibiotics
Have you seen those "grade cards" that rate restaurants (usually fast food places) on how many antibiotics are in the meat? The headlines pop up occasionally and usually say something like: "Most fast food companies given failing grades for antibiotics in your meat." Seems pretty scary; … [Read more...]
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