Out of Favor
Food Forethought
US ethanol industry has exceeded original goals but will still have to face big challenges in the future.
Giving Thanks
Food Forethought
Anyone can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. We all have at least one thing in our lives to be thankful for.
Farmland Value
Food Forethought
The ag business seems to be booming and farmland prices are soaring, but experienced farmers know to keep their debt levels low.
Hope for the Future
Food Forethought
It's very possible that by 2016 wind power could easily rival natural gas or coal for being the more affordable means of energy.
Sneak Attack
Food Forethought
Turkey prices may be higher this holiday season, but it still makes for affordable and delicious dinner table fare.
Insect Cadavers
Food Forethought
A warning to crop destroying insects everywhere, beware the arrival of the tape wrapped cadavers.
Christmas Tree Checkoff Is Put Off
Food Forethought
Although widely held in favor by Christmas tree growers the long requested Christmas tree checkoff will not be happening again this year.
Growing Appreciation for Ag
Food Forethought
Ag Secretary Vilsack is trying desperately to convince farmers that the EPA appreciates them and only has their best interest at heart, but farmers should, and do remain wary.
Meeting in the Middle
Food Forethought
Getting people to talk and consider the possibilities takes a bit of talent and can sometimes be a bit controversial.
Air Harvester
Food Forethought
A low tech air harvester that takes its cue from a science fiction novel aims to alleviate the effects of drought on agriculture.
Tough Times Call For Tough Measures
Food Forethought
Sometimes it takes a bit of outside the box thinking to solve a problem.
Beef Industry Sustainability Assessment
Food Forethought
New research by the U.S. Beef industry reaffirms cattlemen and women's commitment to sustainably raising beef.
"Well Duh" Moment
Food Forethought
We have all had those times when we wonder "why didn't I think of that before". When it comes to thinking of the environment its better late than never.
Self-Appointed Experts
Food Forethought
Self appointed food experts are quick to point blame at food producers but aren't quick to offer up alternative ways to produce food for the world's seven billion people.
If the Truth be Told
Food Forethought
The Humane Society of the United States has recently found itself being called on the carpet for its interesting use of millions of dollars in donations.
Child Labor Law Revisions
Food Forethought
There is a very good possibility that the "family" in family farming will soon be a thing of the past.
Halloween Traditions
Food Forethought
The Halloween holiday has more of horticulture than horror about it than many people today realize.
FFA Increasing Numbers
Food Forethought
Even with the onslaught of agriculture dissing in the media more high schoolers than ever are joining the FFA.
Weed Dating
Food Forethought
You've heard of "speed dating"...now here comes "Weed Dating!!"
Seasonable Edibles
Food Forethought
Instead of composting or trashing all those squash or pumpkin seeds this fall why not toast them in your oven for a tasty and nutritional treat.
Happy Cows
Food Forethought
The benefits of a good massage aren't just limited to we humans.
EPA Dust Declaration
Food Forethought
In the face of so much opposition the EPA has decided to go with the "I meant to do that all along" attitude over not regulating farm dust.
National Farm to School Month
Food Forethought
Students nationwide now have even more to celebrate in October with this October being the first National Farm to School Month.
Restoring the Land
Food Forethought
It is hard to say goodbye but happy to know that it is in good hands.