Engineering R&D: One drop at a time Kevin T. Higgins December 5, 2012 This year’s World Food Prize honors a US-born scientist’s work in reshaping farming practices to make them more efficient and productive by changing the way water is delivered.Read More
TECH FLASH Americans say food production headed in right direction However, widespread misperceptions remain Shane O'Halloran November 28, 2012 New survey shows the need for dialog despite confidence in how food is grown and raised.Read More
California's Proposition 2 California Egg Farmers Challenge Constitutionality of Proposition 2 Egg farmers claim the law is too vague. Shane O'Halloran November 19, 2012 Egg farmers claim the law is too vague.Read More
TECH FLASH Agflation to drive food prices up 15 percent October 5, 2012 The animal protein and dairy industries will be hit the hardest.Read More
TECH FLASH Food prices spike August 11, 2012 UN’s FAO attributes the sharp increase to the Midwestern drought.Read More
TECH FLASH Drought damage dangers: Nitrates and mycotoxins August 11, 2012 Grain shortages will increase the cost of feed, but mycotoxins in the feed can wreak havoc with production.Read More
TECH FLASH Life-cycle analysis study suggests eating less meat July 9, 2012 Depending on location and type of farming, some beef cattle are less of a burden on the environment, but they can’t compete with plant-based foods.Read More
TECH FLASH GMA commends AMA action in support of GE foods June 26, 2012 AMA contends GE ingredients are no different than those that don’t contain GE modifications.Read More
Farm Bill sent to Senate for debate June 8, 2012 The Senate Agriculture Committee has approved the 2012 Farm Bill and sent it to the Senate floor for debate.Read More
Farm Bill delay stifles dairy investment May 18, 2012 How will milk supplies affect dairy investments?Read More