We regularly scout crops throughout the growing season, including corn, to get an assessment of the crop. We check on growth, pests, disease, and the like. During this time of the growing season, we're also checking to see how the ears of corn are growing and developing (er, or not developing as the … [Read more...]
Cleaning Up Dirt
We got some dirt from a nearby construction site. Unfortunately, it came with quite a bit of rocks. My brother used the excavator to clean it up. I love how he's able to use it as though it's an extension of his own hands. … [Read more...]
President Obama Signs GMO Labeling Compromise Bill
Earlier today, President Obama signed the GMO compromise labeling bill. The bill was the result of lots of bipartisan negotiation and compromise. It requires companies to put some labeling on products with ingredients produced through genetic engineering. One option is a QR code that customers … [Read more...]
Olympian Sponsored By GMO Potatoes
In just a couple weeks, the 2016 Olympics will begin in Rio. Normally, this is an event that brings the country together to support and cheer on athletes from the United States and around the world. And this year, there's something GMO-related to celebrate: one of the Olympians is sponsored by a … [Read more...]
An “Exciting” Evening
We had an "exciting" evening. A neighbor called to tell us a police officer wanted to talk about damage to our corn. When we arrived, this is what we found. The driver apparently fell asleep after being in the hospital all night with her son. Somehow she just missed several trees and a telephone … [Read more...]
Not A Farmer
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack something pretty important last week. "Everyone one of us that's not a farmer, is not a farmer because we have farmers." You can see a video of his comments here. This is a great reminder regarding the importance of efficiency, technology, and progress in farming. As … [Read more...]
No Significant Nutritional Difference
A study at Stanford University found in 2012 that there was no significant difference nutritionally between conventional and organic food. Another study, which was published in February of 2016 came to the same conclusion, though specifically looked at animal products. The good news for consumers … [Read more...]
House Passes GMO Labeling Compromise Bill – A Recap
On July 14, 2016, the House of Representatives passed the GMO labeling compromise bill. The vote on the legislation was quite overwhelming, with 306 in favor compared to only 117 votes opposing the measure. Reactions to the legislation were mixed, as expected. The compromise requires labeling, … [Read more...]
Organic Consumer’s Association: Show Me the Money!
Show me the money! That’s exactly what the Organic Consumers Association did on Wednesday during a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate to advance a GMO labeling compromise bill. Seizing the opportunity, activists from the Organic Consumers Association interrupted the vote by throwing fake money … [Read more...]
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Compromise Bill – A Recap
Late on Thursday, July 7, 2016, the United States Senate passed their version of the labeling GMO compromise bill. The bill is a compromise in that mandates labels for all products with genetically engineered ingredients, but allows companies to comply with the law by simply adding a QR code, … [Read more...]
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