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What Do Those Food Labels Really Mean?

November 18, 2020

Going to the grocery store these days can be daunting. It seems like every item has tons of labels slapped on it boasting reasons why that particular brand is better. But despite what the labels suggest, not all of them actually provide meaningful information, even if they are technically accurate. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Labeling, Labels, Production Methods, Uncategorized Tagged With: animal agriculture, food safety, GMO, gmos, hormones, label, labels, marketing, organic

GMOs & Crop-Protection Products

November 16, 2020

If no GMO crops were planted between 1996 and 2018, farmers would've applied an additional 776 million kilograms of crop-protection products. Find out more about the impact of genetically modified crop from PG Economics. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biotechnology, Studies Tagged With: GMO, gmos, pesticides

Worried about pesticide residue? Skip organic.

November 10, 2020

Find out more reasons why I don't pay more for the organic label here. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Labels, Organic Tagged With: label, organic, pesticides

USDA: Another Year With No Concerning Levels of Pesticide Residue

November 9, 2020

Despite everything else, there's one thing we can reliably count on each year: USDA's pesticide-residue report. And every single year the results are consistent: our food supply is safe. Pesticide residues are, understandably, something many consumers worry about. If farmers apply pesticides to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conventional, Family Farms, Production Methods Tagged With: EPA, FDA, food safety, pesticides, USDA

PoreShield: A Soybean Solution to Road Damage

November 4, 2020

Could soybeans hold the key to longer-lasting roads? The developers of PoreShield think so. All colder-weather states experience the same problem. The never-ending freeze-thaw cycle causes the integrity of roads, bridges, and other structures to crack and break apart. Once water and other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conventional

Argentina Approves GMO Wheat

October 27, 2020

Argentina has approved the first GMO wheat for cultivation. The decision is a bit surprising, because we're used to the United States being a leader in approving bioengineered crops. But this time it isn't us. Argentina is the global leader. Bioceres SA developed HB4 as a drought-resistant wheat. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biotechnology, Production Methods

Gen Z Overwhelmingly Comfortable with Food Tech

October 26, 2020

Consumer demand drives the market. Food isn't an exception. We've seen skepticism of genetically modified crops spur a wave of non-GMO labels, advertising, and pressure on conventional farmers. But there is good news coming: Generation Z, defined as those currently between ages 18 and 25, are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animal Agriculture, Animal Care, Biotechnology, Production Methods

Del Monte Launches Pink Glow Pineapple

October 20, 2020

Del Monte made headlines last week by finally offering its "Pink Glow" Pineapple for sale. The pink-fleshed fruit is bioengineered to produce the trendy rose color. And after 15 years of development, you can finally purchase your own Pink Glow pineapple through Del Monte's website. What is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biotechnology

The Truth About Pesticide Use on U.S. Farms

October 19, 2020

I know you’ve seen the photographs. There is a man all suited up in a white, plastic garment that goes from head to toe. His face is covered and he has a gas mask on. He is carrying some kind of creepy hose that is spraying out some odd looking substance onto a field full of fresh, ripe crops. Of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conventional, Facts Not Fear, Family Farms Tagged With: conventional agriculture, EPA, facts not fear, family farms, food safety, pesticides, regulations, science

What Does A Cancer Patient Look Like?

October 14, 2020

As a little girl, I remember a family friend going through chemotherapy. We didn't see him often. But when we ran into him at a store the difference was a bit shocking. He was bald and had obviously gained some weight. It's the only time I can recall seeing someone else go through this … [Read more...]

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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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"Sustainability means adopting practices that help the environment and our pocketbooks. Farmers have been doing that for decades without additional government regulations, a looming environmental crisis, or even public demand. We adopt new technologies, incorporate the latest science, and update our production methods because it makes sense."

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Imagine a world that relies on agriculture to take the lead in solving a problem like climate change. We need to insert ourselves into the discussion.

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Do you remember the moment you realized everything was changing?March 11, 2020. I took this photo downtown Chicago. My colleague and I were attending a shareholders meeting. We arrived early and stopped into a coffee shop to waste time. We ordered our drinks and sat down inside to enjoy them.Two days later, I posted on my private Facebook page that I was “grocery shopping for the apocalypse.” I remember secretly wishing we’d get to work from home for a couple days, as if this was nothing more than a snow storm.The next week Indiana started shutting things down. In the chaos that ensued, I remember another colleague coming in my office and sitting down. He’s a bit older and wiser than I am. He told me to go back to the grocery store and get canned food, just in case the power went out. I think that was #TheMoment I realized this wasn’t just a long weekend. This was going to be different.In those initial months, people made mistakes. We went overboard trying to protect ourselves (wiping all of my groceries with Clorox wipes before bringing them inside, for example). Some leaders didn’t understand or grasp the fear and anxiety. Governments didn’t think about things long term. The CDC gave conflicting advice.But I’m not upset about those things. We didn’t know what we were facing. We were all learning together.No, I’m angry at what COVID-19 stole from us. Of course, the people who lost their lives. And also a sense of control. Canceled events. Holidays with family. Freedom to move around in this germ-filled world without thinking twice about it. An innocence we didn’t know we had.A year later I’m registered for the vaccine. I hope my turn comes soon. I’m trying to take precautions to stay healthy until then. And I’d like to think we’ll get it all back. Life before the pandemic.Will we? The changes won’t be as drastic as it all felt in March of 2020. They’ll be subtle. But it will always be different now.

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Research: Ending Dairy Doesn't Significantly Reduce GHG Emissions - The Farmer's Daughter USA

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We're told ending our reliance on animal products, including dairy, can reduce GHG emissions. But researchers at Virginia Tech found that isn't true.

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6 years ago today. We had freezing rain on top of 6 years ago today. We had freezing rain on top of lots of snow. It was absolutely beautiful!
What song would you listen to on repeat for hours What song would you listen to on repeat for hours and hours? 

Mine is "Fly Over States" by Jason Aldean or "I Lived" by OneRepublic. I know, cheesy. But I love those songs.

Also, sorry to my college roomie for making you actually listen to my favorite songs on repeat. 😘😂
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Giveaway Alert!! It's time again for @tractorsupp Giveaway Alert!!

It's time again for @tractorsupply  Grant for Growing! This annual fundraiser and competitive grant process helps support local projects focused on sustainable agriculture. Since 2016, the Grant for Growing has gone towards 1,400 local projects and 147,000 FFA advisors around the country. I'm excited to team up with TSC because it's so important to cultivate young people for leadership and careers.

You can learn more about the Grant for Growing fundraiser, explore some of the past projects, and make your online donation by visiting: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/cms/ffa

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Apparently this is called rime ice. So pretty! Apparently this is called rime ice. So pretty!
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