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Building a Sustainable U.S. Beef System
Sasha Gennet of The Nature Conservancy shares her experience implementing livestock grazing practices with farmers to benefit the local ecosystem's soil, water, and biodiversity, leading to healthier cattle and a healthier environment.
Conservation, Soil and Crop Management
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What is the Biden Era Agricultural Agenda?
Congress and the new Biden Administration are targeting social issues and climate change, but Covid, the farm economy, and trade relations with China must remain front and center. With all of these critical issues in the balance, what ag policy changes can we expect?
Climate Change, Food Regulations and Policy
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5 Benefits of GMOs
GMOs are one of the most controversial topics in mainstream culture, even though they are proven to have many benefits for our farmers, consumers, and the environment.
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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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5 Components Meat Has that Plants Don’t
It’s no secret that many consumers are integrating a plant-based option into their diets. And, although increasing your vegetable intake is never a bad thing, it’s important to know what nutrients you may be lacking without meat.
Nootropics: How to Eat for a Better Brain
What if you could think better, faster, and have a stronger memory? Nootropics, found in foods and supplements, are believed to have a positive effect on our mental capabilities and brain health. Let’s see how they work and find some natural sources.
Diet, Health
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5 Ways To Help Your Body During COVID-19
Navigating through COVID-19 can be stressful, and stress can wreak havoc on our bodies. That’s why we’re here to give you 5 ways to help manage your stress and strengthen your immune system!
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Protein Quality: Animal vs. Plant-based
Recent films and fantastical food documentaries have confounded us about proteins by vilifying meat and painting a story of plants as the superior source. Are you as confused as we are? Let’s see what the science says about the quality of plant vs. animal protein.
Diet, Health
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Do I Eat it if I Can’t Pronounce It?
We are told that steering clear of scary-sounding ingredients is a simple, healthy way to avoid potentially toxic chemicals. But it’s important now more than ever to understand how food can affect us, because myths like this bolster unneeded fear during an anxious time.
Food Ingredients, Health
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Great News, America: Cheese Isn’t Bad for You
Don’t feel sheepish reaching for that manchego. Cheese doesn’t deserve its unhealthy reputation.
Diet
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Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales fall
Huawei is turning to technology for pig farmers as it deals with tough sanctions on its smartphones.
Food Production, Food Trade
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Bill Gates Eats a Plant-Based Burger & Reveals the Next Major Industries Ripe for Disruption
As we move forward to the future of plant-based innovations, Bill Gates has invested in major vegan meat companies.
Future of Food
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Vilsack brings to-do list as he starts new stint as agriculture secretary
As Agriculture Secretary, Vilsack will be the Biden Administration's link to rural America.
Food Regulations and Policy
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‘You cannot do climate on the backs of the American farmer’
The government spends from $10-15B a year on farm supports, including up to $8B on crop & dairy subsidies and $6B for land stewardship.
Climate Change, Food Regulations and Policy