Modern food production uses various technologies to ensure that our food supply yields safe and environmentally friendly foods. “Genetically engineered” foods, also known as “genetically modified” foods…
Food Technology
Fast Take: Glyphosate – Let’s Communicate
This week, self-proclaimed consumer product “experts” released a report that examined the residue presence of glyphosate, an herbicide that is widely used by growers (as it is…
Improving Public Understanding of Antibiotic Resistance
The term “antibiotic resistance” can sound confusing and, thus, scary. Antibiotic resistance is the refusal of the host to accept the treatment of antibiotics. This happens when…
When Logical Fallacies Strike on Social Media
Managing our social media accounts, I engage with many of our followers in discussions about nutrition and agriculture. While most of the time we are in agreement, sometimes we…
How Farmers Conserve Water in a Drought
A group of California farmers did the unexpected this year: They beat their water conservation goals. In spite of an ongoing drought and scorching temperatures, Western farmers…
Our Favorite Breakfast Beverage Is Under Siege
A few months back at a family reunion, my mom and I seriously considered hiding the orange juice from the rest of our relatives. We were in Florida,…
Feed the World [VIDEO]
There are 7 billion people on the planet, and in 30 years, that number will grow to 10 billion. While the population boom in the last century…
Back to the Future (of Food) Day [INFOGRAPHIC]
October 21, 2015: Does that date ring any bells? If you’re an ’80s movie buff, you probably recognize this as “Back to the Future” Day. To get…
Growing Food and a “Thirst” for Innovation
Water is kind of a big deal. Without it, there would be no farms, no food, no anything (except rocks).The earth would basically be a more temperate…
