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...]
GMOs & Crop-Protection Products
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...]
Worried about pesticide residue? Skip organic.
Find out more reasons why I don't pay more for the organic label here. … [Read more...]
USDA: Another Year With No Concerning Levels of Pesticide Residue
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...]
PoreShield: A Soybean Solution to Road Damage
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...]
Argentina Approves GMO Wheat
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...]
Gen Z Overwhelmingly Comfortable with Food Tech
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...]
Del Monte Launches Pink Glow Pineapple
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...]
The Truth About Pesticide Use on U.S. Farms
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...]
What Does A Cancer Patient Look Like?
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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