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Farmer Jake Leguee on Sustainable Farming
Jake and his family farm approximately 12,000 acres in Saskatchewan, Canada. They grow canola, durum, winter wheat, peas, lentils, soybeans and flax, and have been practicing no-till farming for 20+ years.
Soil and Crop Management
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Coming Soon to Your Favorite Foods: The New Nutrition Facts Label
After 25 years, the nutrition facts panel is getting an update! Many businesses have already converted to the new label, which begs the question: what changes have been made and what do they mean to me?
Health
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Why Should We Care About Bees?
Do you think of bees when you walk through the produce aisle? Probably not! But without them, we would not have the plentiful and endless variety of foods
Soil and Crop Management
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Such a Waste!
What if, every day, you bought three bananas and threw one away? Approximately one-third of global food is wasted every year.
Food Production, Food Regulations and Policy, Food Security
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Sugar is Sugar is Sugar
Each day, most of us consume two to three times more sugar than is recommended by the American Heart Association (AMA). It is often hiding in foods where you may not expect it. How is sugar processed in your body, and what does this mean for your health?
Diet, Food Ingredients, Health
The MIND DIET: Healthy Eating for a Healthy Brain
Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s. That means that in the time it takes you to read this article, five people will have developed the disease. Alarming? Yes, but what if there was a diet that could help slow cognitive decline by targeting brain protective foods that combat the causes of dementia-related diseases?
Diet, Health
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Waste Not, Want Not
Food waste is a major global problem. A significant portion of food waste occurs in our own kitchens. How can YOU help with this critical issue?
Food Production, Food Security
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What is RoundUp?
Glyphosate, or "Roundup" as it is more commonly called, is used around home gardens and agriculture, and specifically is the herbicide used on genetically modified (GM) crops.
Food Production, Food Safety, Soil and Crop Management
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Your Guide to Legit CBD. And how to avoid getting scammed
There’s evidence CBD could provide relief for a range of conditions, including anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and arthritis. “Could” is the key word.
Health
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The War on Glyphosate Spreads
Although glyphosate has been in use in crop fields since 1974, the debate over the safety and continued use of the herbicide has never been more intense than now. And the scope of these attacks is spreading.
Food Production
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It’s just in mice! This scientist is calling out hype in science reporting
Just because a drug performs well in mice, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll have the same result in humans. Science journalists and press releases — as translators of these findings — often fail to clearly demarcate that line.
Health