Farm safety: Protecting our oldest and youngest
Every day, a routine farm task — one someone has possibly done “a thousand times” — turns into a farm accident because we just don’t think the unthinkable will ever happen to us.
The media are not the enemy
The unrelenting search for truth by members of a free press is one of the hallmarks of this nation.
Does Roundup cause cancer?
The news that a California jury agreed Aug. 10 with a claim that Monsanto’s Roundup product contributed to one man’s cancer was a verdict heard around the world.
Farmers want trade partners, not handouts
If the trade conflict is not resolved soon, there will be lasting damage to trade relationships that will harm U.S. agriculture for the long term, says a Colorado State University ag economist.
Milk and meat in fake food fights
When is meat meat and when is milk milk? Is almond milk real milk? Is lab-grown meat, or plant-based meat, real meat? And who gets to decide? Editor Susan Crowell brings you up to speed.
Farming lessons from the Appalachian Trail
From her 79-mile section hike of the Appalachian Trail, Editor Susan Crowell uncovered hiking lessons that can easily be translated into farming (or life!) wisdom.
California mayor feels the heat
Carlton Jones, the mayor of Tulare County, California, is facing backlash following his anti-agriculture comments on social media.
Livestock farms under scrutiny
Every livestock farmer needs to do the right thing and exceed minimum environmental standards. The public is watching.
Stealing the farm bill spotlight
The 2018 farm bill will be enacted on behalf of food consumers, and not food producers. Editor Susan Crowell explores the implications.
Rifts already in bipartisan farm bill
Only the most optimistic think the 2018 farm bill will be done before the current farm bill expires Sept. 30. Editor Susan Crowell shares why.
