Water Use Stewardship in the Food System
August 16, 2023
The use of natural resources such as water in food production is a sustainability issue that continues to be on the radar of many farmers, food processors and consumers. In…
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Understanding How Animal Protein Production Is Regulated
June 29, 2023
As kids growing up, many of us were often given a message along the lines of, “Be sure to eat your protein—it’s good for your muscles!” For sure, dietary protein…
Celebrating a Scientific Changemaker for AAPI Heritage Month: Dr. Fan Qingsheng
May 19, 2023
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month—a wonderful time to highlight the many pivotal social, cultural, and scientific contributions of the people who have Asian and/or Pacific Islander…
Growing in New Ways with Controlled Environment Agriculture
May 2, 2023
Farming practices are in constant development to find the best ways to feed everyone on the planet. While many innovations are found solely at large-scale farms, new methods of farming…
Taking a Look at Regenerative Agriculture
March 21, 2023
According to IFIC’s 2022 Food and Health Survey, 43% of consumers want to purchase food and beverages that were produced in a way that minimizes carbon footprint/climate impact. Climate change is…
The Safety Seven: How to Dodge the Dirty Dozen
March 15, 2023
Many of us are in the midst of welcoming spring by participating in activities outside, enjoying seeing flowers bloom and looking forward to enjoying a host of fruits and vegetables…
Snacking Production Series: Chocolate and Cocoa
February 13, 2023
Chocolate can be enjoyed in many ways—as a treat, as part of a snack, or as a flavoring for beverages— and has been for many years. In fact, cocoa foods…
Busting Myths About Animal Agriculture
November 4, 2022
Hired farmworkers make up less than 1 percent of all hired labor in the U.S., but they feed us all. This means that an even smaller percentage of hired hands…
World Food Day: All Heroes Don’t Wear Capes
October 12, 2022
It is harvest season in various parts of the world for many different crops. In honor of World Food Day, we are spotlighting the people who work at the center…
Free-Range Chickens and Cage-Free Eggs: The S(coop) on Poultry Labels
September 20, 2022
Eggs are often dubbed an “incredible” food for a reason: They’re nutritious and delicious, and many of us enjoy them—whether scrambled, boiled, or fried. And for meat eaters, chicken can…