The most recent FACTS blog posts address a variety of current food, nutrition, food safety issues that are the subject of misleading information with the science-based facts….
Farming
Dairy Snapshot: Expert Q&A
Thinking about where dairy products come from is one of the most confusing farming practices for most shoppers. It’s pretty impressive- milk goes from cows all over…
Nature Study on Emulsifiers Lacks Relevance to Humans, Does Not Reflect Actual Consumption
A recent study published in Nature raising concerns about the impact of emulsifiers on obesity and metabolic disorders lacks real world application and needs to be viewed…
4 Reasons to Love a Farmer: The Bachelor Edition
If you’ve gasped or swooned in the last month, chances are it had had something to do with season 19 of ABC’s The Bachelor. This season has…
Valentine’s Chocolate Grows on Trees…With a Little Help
Have you ever thought about where your delicious Valentine’s Day chocolate comes from? While we don’t have any trouble picturing an ear of corn growing out of…
Around Town: February 2015
February 19-20, 2015 – USDA OCE Ag Outlook Forum (Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA): Smart Agriculture in the 21st Century: A Discussion on Innovation, Biotechnology, and Big…
Bill Gates on the Benefits of Biotech: It Does Compute
“To turn caring into action, we need to see a problem, find a solution, and deliver impact.”- Bill Gates Bill Gates is a billionaire with a heart…
Growing Your Food #LikeAGirl
When you think of your food growing, who do you picture? If it’s a grizzled old Andy Griffith character, you’re probably not alone. But you’re missing a…
Dietary Fats: Balancing Health & Flavor
Dietary Fat: The Misunderstood Nutrient Research on dietary fats and health has advanced considerably in recent years, revealing their complex and critical roles in overall health and…
