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Ag Secretary on China Trade War & Our Farmers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue discusses the implications of the trade war with China and U.S. farmers.
Food Trade
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What’s Happening in Ag?
Here is an update on significant news as it relates to agriculture, farming, policy, and the environment.
Agricultural Technology, Food Production, Food Regulations and Policy
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GMOs: A Recipe for Understanding
Consumers continue to be confused by GMOs. What if we told you that enhancing your banana bread recipe with additional nutrients is similar in concept to adding a gene to a plant?
Food Ingredients, Food Technology
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#CeleryJuice: Based on Facts or Followers?
What is the deal with celery juice? How did it become a viral sensation overnight? Is its rapid gain in popularity attributed to any scientific research, or is this an example of society's demand for quick fixes and social acceptance?
Diet, Food Ingredients, Health
Agave: Too Good to be True
Agave nectar is a popular sweetener that many people use to replace sugar. Don't let marketing fool you.
Diet, Food Ingredients, Health
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China, Soybeans, Pork and the American Farmer
Recently the U.S. and China have locked horns in a battle of words over trade that has resulted in both countries threatening increased tariffs.
Food Regulations and Policy, Food Trade
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D2D on the Farm: America’s Salad Bowl
Did you know that 80% of the leafy greens and berries grown in the USA during the spring, summer, and fall come from the same region? Join D2D as we explore the farms of Salinas Valley, CA!
D2D on the Farm, Food Production, Soil and Crop Management
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Does glyphosate—the world’s most heavily-used herbicide—pose serious harm to humans?
Does glyphosate—the world’s most heavily-used herbicide—pose serious harm to humans? What do the world's regulatory health and research agencies conclude about its safety?
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Why Big Data Hasn’t Yet Made a Dent on Farms
Startups designed to use information to boost agricultural productivity are struggling. So now tech companies are changing their approach.
Agricultural Technology
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Perdue: Fight Back Against “Fear Your Food” Effort
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue is calling on the agriculture industry to fight back against the “Fear Your Food” movement.
Food Safety
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Trump’s Trade War With China Is Taxing Missouri Farmers
Our patriotic friends and neighbors support the president, but they’ve given about all they can.
Food Trade
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How Spain eradicated ASF and expanded markets
The containment and subsequent eradication of African swine fever by authorities and swine farmers, as well as the opening of exports, make Spain a world reference.
Food Safety