The Need For Technology
Food Forethought
Technology in agriculture helps growers enhance productivity to meet the growing demand for food worldwide.
Crop Insurance Cuts
Food Forethought
As part of President Obama's budget proposal for 2014 the federal crop insurance program would take a $7.4 billion dollar reduction hit.
Consumer Oriented
Food Forethought
Easier to understand labels on beef and pork will soon be seen at the grocery store.
Inhuman Practice
Food Forethought
The unethical practice of "soring" has been illegal since the 1970's.
More Dangerous Than Texting
Food Forethought
Most states have passed laws prohibiting the use of cell phones for texting or talking while driving, and for good reason.
Sniffing Out Smuggled Wildlife
Food Forethought
Man's best friend is stepping up to help make things harder for wildlife smugglers.
Pay By Weight
Food Forethought
Is charging passengers based on the total weight of their luggage and their bodies something bigger airlines should consider?
Not Just An Urban Issue
Food Forethought
When you think of poverty do you automatically think inner city?
Another Way Green Is Good
Food Forethought
In this day and age of continuous stimuli and connectivity many people feel guilty if they "disconnect".
Biotech Rider
Food Forethought
One would not think of HR 933 as a target for food activists, but that's where one would be wrong.
Virtual Fencing
Food Forethought
Dean Anderson has been called the "cow whisperer" at times by fellow scientists.
PETA Protests Cow Raffle
Food Forethought
PETA's efforts to shut down cow raffle have opposite effect.
Champing At The Bit
Food Forethought
Take advantage of abnormally warm early spring days by getting pre-planting things done.
Safety of Energy Drinks Questioned
Food Forethought
The safety of energy drinks has been highly debated.
Horse Meat - Yea Or "Neigh"
Food Forethought
Most Americans consider horse meat off limits, but that hasn't always been the case.
Promoting Agriculture
Food Forethought
The ag community should continue to take every opportunity to reach out and share information about the agriculture industry with consumers.
Portion Control
Food Forethought
Portion control is something that most of us aren't willing to own up to.
COOL Revisions
Food Forethought
Revisions to the USDA's Country of Origin Labeling program divides cattle industry.
Illegal Ban
Food Forethought
New York's proposed ban on large soft drink servings shut down for now.
Proposed Produce Safety Rule
Food Forethought
Tree fruit growers concerned with newly proposed FDA produce safety rule.
Future of Farming
Food Forethought
Organic and conventional farming operations working together to feed the world's growing population isn't just a pipe dream, it's a necessity.