Many of us enjoy a variety of food products each day and are accustomed to our go-to foods being in stores whenever we want to check them…
Farming
Biopesticides and Earth Day 2021: Leveraging How Nature Defends Itself
For Earth Day this year, many of us are likely thinking about our health, livelihoods and safety—and how our planet’s natural resources help sustain us through innovations…
Appreciating Water on National Ag Day
Today is National Ag Day! The theme of Ag Day 2021 is “food brings everyone to the table.” These are words that many of us can relate…
The Dirty Dozen: Remembering Our Safety Seven
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of us to plan our grocery store trips more carefully. On top of remaining safe we are also still working on…
Understanding How Animal Protein Production Is Regulated
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…
Beans and Biotech: Why Soybeans Are the Stars of Genetically Modified Foods
GMOs (genetically modified organisms) continue to be a hot topic in the food space, and soybeans are a particularly large part of that conversation since they make…
Agriculture and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Ever buy a box of cereal, a bag of apples or a gallon of milk and think, “I wonder how the production of this product has impacted…
GMO Crops: Safety, Regulation and Sustainability Insights
Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are a popular topic in today’s conversations about food and farming, and many of us have heard of or read food labels…
What Are Resilient Crops?
Shifts in weather patterns and harsh weather conditions are phenomena that humankind has been witnessing for many years. These occurrences can impact our day-to-day lives in many…
