The Silver Lining in This Year’s Dirty Dozen List
Photo by Lucinda Hershberger on Unsplash The Environmental Working Group recently released it’s 2023 Dirty Dozen list. This annual propaganda allegedly ranks the fresh produce with the highest levels...
View ArticleHealthy Soil’s Big Impact
Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that farmers don’t care about healthy soil! Yes, even conventional farmers. Why is it so important? Because it makes a big difference for our farms, our crops, and...
View ArticleSCOTUS’ Big Decision on WOTUS
The Clean Water Act is the primary federal law regulating water pollution in the United States. Its objective is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the...
View ArticleDairy: Trusted Quality
It’s National Dairy Month! There’s certainly a lot to celebrate when it comes to our modern dairy farms, including all the farm families that work so hard to bring us safe, healthy, and sustainable...
View ArticleCorn Residue Creating Renewable Plastic
As my loyal readers know, I love the intersection of technology and agriculture to solve the world’s most pressing problems. Today that breakthrough tackles plastic pollution while fostering a...
View ArticleFood Production Since 1960
Innovations in agriculture since the 1960s have paved the way for this feat. The post Food Production Since 1960 appeared first on The Farmer's Daughter USA.
View ArticleExploring Irrigation Systems on U.S. Farms
Water is absolutely vital for the survival of every living thing. Plants are no exception. The challenge for adequate water is one that plagues agriculture. While rainfall provides a natural source of...
View ArticleNot All Farmers Irrigate. Here’s Why.
Farmers sometimes use irrigation to keep thirsty crops watered (learn about types of irrigation systems). But it might surprise you to learn that only a small percentage of row crops are actually...
View ArticlePerdue Sells Alarmism Over Antibiotic Use
Perdue’s latest marketing campaign isn’t subtle. It shows Jim Perdue and (presumably) his two sons walking through the company’s corporate offices. The boys tell viewers that their “biggest...
View ArticleI Hate January
Who else hates January? I don’t want to hate January. But there’s a lot of reasons. The glittery and festive atmosphere of the holidays is packed away. We’re in the middle of winter’s icy grip. And...
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