Miss the program?You can listen to therecording here!This past week I had the opportunity to take part in a discussion about GMOs on Humboldt State University's radio station KSHU. On the ballot in November is Measure P, which would make the cultivation of any genetically modified crops in the … [Read more...]
Farming Fridays!
White MoldLast week we discussed Sudden Death Syndrome, so this week I decided to continue talking about problems that farmers face with a soybean crop. On Sunday, we drove past a few fields on the way to church that have been hit by what's called white mold. Once we changed into more field … [Read more...]
Dr. Peter Davies of Cornell University on GMOs
Dr. Peter Davies talks about the safety of GMO foods. Davies is a professor at Cornell University and lectures widely on “GMO Crops and Food: Fact & Fiction”. … [Read more...]
“Why I Quit Organic Farming”
I've never been shy about my lack of enthusiasm for organic farming and certification. I understand that some farmers benefit from it by commanding a premium for their products. I don't mind if a farmer has taken that approach. Unfortunately, most consumers are confused about what the organic … [Read more...]
UPDATE: House of Representatives Passes #DitchTheRule Legislation
Chairman Lucas posted thisphoto of HR 5078 today from the Housefloor where the bill was passed.For a while now, the ag community has been discussing a rule proposed by the EPA in April that would redefine what constitutes a body of water under the Clean Water Act. More specifically, farmers have … [Read more...]
GMOs: More Food, Fewer Resources
Coalition for Safe Affordable Food … [Read more...]
Have You Tried CropFit?
Some people think farmers should go back to farming the way they did centuries ago. Subway poked fun at this idea in their latest advertisement: I wonder how many of the people that oppose conventional agriculture's use of technology could last one day on fruit or vegetables farm today, let … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Strikes Down Anti-Farming Measure in Hawaii
For conventional Hawaiian farmers, last week's news that a federal court struck down Ordinance 960 in Kauai County probably felt like a ray of sunshine through a whole lot of dark clouds. As my friend Joni has been following on her blog (linked here), the fight for modern agriculture on the … [Read more...]
Farming Fridays!
Sudden Death SyndromeOur soybeans are doing well, especially now that they have had a bit of rain. They are all a bit short this year, but still growing and creating those soybeans. This week I wanted to focus on one of the major problems facing many bean farmers. It is called Sudden Death Syndrome. … [Read more...]
Farmer Addresses Animal Welfare Concerns
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