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Drought: The “Hidden Global Crisis”
The United Nations recently called drought “a hidden global crisis”. What causes drought, and what can we do about it? And should we worry about its effects on our food supply?
Climate Change, Food Security
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7 Things to Know about Indoor Farming
There have been some big headlines lately regarding vertical farming. What is vertical farming, and what do we need to know about it?
Soil and Crop Management
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Cyberattack at JBS: Understanding Meat Technology
Did the ransomware attack on the JBS meat-processing company affect food safety and its supply chain? Many of us think that cowboys herd cattle into a warehouse and then out pops our packages of meat. But it's far more complicated than that...
Food Technology
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5 Healthier Summer Cocktails
It’s summertime! And, if you’re looking for a refreshing summer cocktail that you can sip on guilt-free, you’ve come to the right place!
Why Do We Make Bad Food Choices?
Before reading Jack Bobo's new book, I assumed I was making good choices to stay healthy. But after reading "Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices", I questioned everything. Are social media and grocery store marketing tactics hijacking my decision-making? Apparently so...
Food Production, Health
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Blue Zones: Long & Healthy Living
We all want to live long, healthy, happy lives…but how? “Blue Zones” are regions where populations live longer and healthier than the rest of the world. So what can we learn from them to improve our health?
Food Regulations and Policy, Health
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Do we need a Sugar Tax?
In an attempt to create healthier humans, government agencies on the local and global level have proposed a sugar tax. But, would a tax really benefit the health of Americans or is it simply a disguise to collect additional revenue?
Diet, Food Regulations and Policy, Health
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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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WHAT D2D IS READING
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Crop insurance flexibilities for drought-impacted farmers and ranchers (Successful Farmer)
In response to extreme drought conditions, the USDA is authorizing emergency procedures to help agricultural producers.
Climate Change, Food Regulations and Policy
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Warning of a coming ‘Egg-mageddon’ (Boston Globe)
Massachusetts lawmakers move to alter animal welfare ballot measure passed in 2016.
Food Production, Food Security
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Drought forcing U.S. farmers to desert crops (Packer)
Farmers already forced to abandon crops as additional water restrictions loom
Climate Change, Food Production
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Bugs to the rescue (Guardian)
How using insects as animal feed could cut deforestation.
Animal Welfare and Health