Water wars will impact us all
California is embroiled in a hot issue that affects agriculture, as well as everyday living -- an issue that will affects us all sooner or later. Water.
GMO basher, Mark Lynas, makes an about-face
Most of us are science illiterate. That's why emotion and public perception steers policy, not science. A GMO opponent changes his mind.
Today, agriculture is war of words, but we can end the food fight
No More Food Fights: We have to make time to come together around the food plate, to have a conversation — a human connection — that doesn’t end in a food fight.
Say thanks to a farmer today
At a time when support seems to be high for farmers, that support simply doesn't translate into higher prices for farmers, writes Editor Susan Crowell. We can feed the world, but we just can't make ends meet down on the farm.
Water quality: Farmers, are you doing best you can?
No matter where you farm, or what you farm, you impact water quality with your production practices and management decisions: Commentary by Editor Susan Crowell
Farm and Dairy is all about family
I have a "first day on the job" speech I give all new editorial department employees. After I review the company's policies, plan the training schedule, and point out the restrooms, I climb on the soapbox.
Would you open your barn doors?
If we don't tell the public about agriculture, who will? You know who will. So are you ready to start talking yet?
Ohio’s government stymies growth
There’s a renewed focus on rural America
The Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity report is renewing a focus on rural America. But now the real work starts, says Editor Susan Crowell in this week's commentary.