After two years of waiting, the USDA has finally published its proposed regulations to implement labeling of genetically modified crops. In 2016, Congress passed the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. At the time, several states, egged on by anti-GMO activists, were considering … [Read more...]
Good Companies & Good Products
Think about it for a second. A good business selling a quality product will strategically use marketing to convince consumers that product is superior to their competitor's product. I want companies to be so proud of the product they're selling that they just can't wait to tell me how awesome it … [Read more...]
London Food Calling – My Food Adventure Through the City
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to travel and explore London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland. I so enjoyed touring castles, palaces, and cathedrals. Of course, I was also interested in the cuisine of both countries. While I was not dumb brave enough to try haggis, I make sure to try some … [Read more...]
Freedom Caucus Kills 2018 Farm Bill in the House
The 2018 Farm Bill was brought up for a vote in the House of Representatives today, but failed in large part due to the Freedom Caucus. It appears that members of the so-called Freedom Caucus, a conservative wing of the Republican party, were upset that they did not have a strong enough … [Read more...]
With Ease and Grace
I love watching the ease and grace with which my brother operates the farm machinery. When I used to plant soybeans, I wasn't quite so graceful. I required my dad to put in no less than 4 end rows (yes, you read that correctly), only choose fields without neighboring ravines, and drive on the … [Read more...]
Barriers to Changing Crops on the Family Farm
Low prices. High input costs. Labor shortages. Trade wars. The farm economy faces a lot of challenges, especially as markets shift and change. Sometimes there is a shortage of a certain crop, sometimes something new becomes trendy (and with a premium price!), and sometimes there is oversupply. … [Read more...]
Summer Just Got Better With Budweiser Brewmaster’s Premium Barbecue Sauce
[This post is sponsored by The Fremont Company; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.] The weather is warming up and that means it is time to light up the grill! This season just got better with Budweiser Brewmaster’s Premium Barbecue Sauce! The sauces come in 5 BBQ … [Read more...]
Enzymes Create Lactose-Free Milk
I had the opportunity to partner with Novozymes, a company that develops enzymes for a variety of industry uses, including food! To learn more about enzymes and how the scientists at Novozymes are using them to solve food and industry problems, click here. … [Read more...]
The Proposed Farm Bill Increases Funding for Organic Research. Here’s What We Should Fund Instead.
When the proposed 2018 Farm Bill was announced earlier this month, most of the attention was focused on changes to SNAP, the supplemental nutrition program. One of the items that flew under the radar, however, was a mandatory boost in funding for the Organic Research and Extension Initiative. The … [Read more...]
Enzymes & Bread
I had the opportunity to partner with Novozymes, a company that develops enzymes for a variety of industry uses, including food! To learn more about enzymes and how the scientists at Novozymes are using them to solve food and industry problems, click here. … [Read more...]
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