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In: Misconceptions

10
May

Changing Outdated Ideas about Agriculture

Farmer with tablet kneeling in field to inspect crop

Sometimes the difficulty with learning is really a difficulty with unlearning. If you’ve ever tried to…

12
Oct

rbST and Milk: Answering Consumers’ Questions

You’ve probably seen labels on milk jugs saying something like, “From cows not treated with rbST….

28
Sep

The World of Soy: A Soybean Standup and Photo Op

Soybean Plant Stand-up

We don’t know what your soybean fields look like, but we bet you’ve never had a…

03
Aug

Wild-Caught vs. Farmed Fish: Answering Consumers’ Questions

Photo of fish lying in a row; used for article on wild-caught vs. farmed fish

We’re afraid we have to apologize: the title is somewhat misleading. Comparing wild-caught vs. farmed fish…

06
Jul

“Do Fortified Foods Work?”: Answering Consumers’ Questions

Nutrition panels on four cereal boxes; used in an article about fortified foods

After last month’s discussion of synthetic and organic fertilizers, we’re turning again to a question about…

08
Jun

Synthetic vs. Organic Fertilizers: Answering Consumers’ Questions

Tractor and sprayer in a field; used for article on synthetic vs. organic fertilizers

Chemical vs. organic fertilizers. Those are some loaded words, right? Many consumers distrust any idea of…

11
May

“Is Local Food Always Better?”: Answering Consumers’ Questions

Seller handing apple to buyer at farmer's market; used for article on local food

It’s spring! (Or it’s getting there, depending on where you live.) Warmer temperatures mean flowers, sunny…

06
Apr

Grass-fed vs. Grain-Fed: Answering Consumers’ Questions

Black-and-white grass-fed cows grazing

Remember back in February, when we talked about raw milk? This month’s topic also has to…

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Feb
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Jan