According to Science Magazine, a Monsanto research facility in Italy was bombed during Easter weekend. Based on the reports, an individual threw Molotov cocktails at the facility which started a fire that ravaged the cold storage room. The room, which usually holds seed samples, was largely empty … [Read more...]
The Basics of No-Till
Before planting even begins, most farmers will head to their fields to prepare the soil for year's crop. But while plowing or turning over the soil through some type of tillage has been traditionally used, farmers are increasingly adopting what is called "no-till." Although the numbers are getting a … [Read more...]
Our Soil Finisher Is Not Having a Good Spring
Our soil finisher may have met its end. While working a field, the hitch of the implement broke. We had to chain it together to move it out of the field. We're now waiting to find out if it can even be fixed. In the meantime, we're using some older equipment to get the job done. But... now we're … [Read more...]
5 Years Blogging: If I Knew Then What I Know Now
It is hard to imagine that 5 years ago today I launched my website and started my journey as an "agvocate." At the time, I had no idea what that term meant. I just wanted to write. I just wanted to talk about agriculture. I just wanted to dispel myths about modern production methods. I just … [Read more...]
Sanderson Farms Myth Busts Hormones & Steroids
To find out more about how Sanderson Farms is busting marketing myths, click here. Disclosure: This post is part of a paid sponsor program with Sanderson Farms. However, as always, the opinions expressed herein are my own. … [Read more...]
A Planting Prayer
Michigan Agri-Women Annual Meeting 2017
As part of my Earth Day celebration, I spent the morning speaking with Michigan Agri-Women. I mean, who better to spend Earth Day with than some lovely farm women?! I spoke about why I "ag-vocate" on my blog and the importance of standing up for agriculture. I also gave the ladies some tips … [Read more...]
Earth Day 2017
Here’s to the Farmer’s Daughter
Sanderson Farms Myth Busting Cage Raised Chickens
To read more about how Sanderson Farms is busting marketing myths related to raising chickens, click here. Disclosure: This post is part of a paid sponsor program with Sanderson Farms. However, as always, the opinions expressed herein are my own. … [Read more...]
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