Not So Perfect Produce
Food Forethought
When did we become so fixated on perfection when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables?
Controversial Virus Prevention Method
Food Forethought
PED virus prevention method irks HSUS.
Meal And Snack Patterns
Food Forethought
Nearly 90% of Americans like to engage in what they call "modern snacking".
Farming Background Can Help Athletes
Food Forethought
Olympic athletes with a farming or ranching background say that farming and being an athlete go hand in hand.
Built On The Back Of Hope
Food Forethought
The most epic drought in American history created "the next year people".
Growing Rural Education
Food Forethought
America's Farmers Grow Rural Education program is investing over $2.3 million to strengthen math and science education in rural communities.
Climate Hubs
Food Forethought
To address increasing risks of droughts, floods, invasive pests and wildfires associated with climate change the USDA is establishing regional Climate Hubs.
New Coalition Pushes For Federal GMO Food Labeling Solution
Food Forethought
The push for GMO labeling isn't going away, no matter how many times it gets voted down on individual state ballots.
Finally 2014 Farm Bill
Food Forethought
With the President set to sign the five year Food, Farm and Jobs bill this Friday things can finally start to move forward.
#IFarmImmigration Campaign
Food Forethought
Ag groups are making sure they have a unified voice on immigration reform.
Renewable Fuel Standard Studies
Food Forethought
When it comes to government regulating, sound science doesn't appear to have the clout it once did.
Raising Awareness About The Importance Of Agriculture
Food Forethought
More and more farmers and ranchers are reaching out to help those who are not in agriculture better understand where their food truly comes from.
High On The Hog?
Food Forethought
One U.S. Congresswoman thinks that the nation's farmers are living "high on the hog".
Powerful People In Food
Food Forethought
USDA Ag Secretary Vilsack in number one spot on list of 50 most powerful people in food for 2014.
Raising Awareness Of Pine Beetle Infestation
Food Forethought
Pine beetles have been voraciously chewing through our nation's forests.
Pressure Tactics
Food Forethought
Smithfield Foods and Tyson Foods recently informed their farm suppliers they will be taking new steps in their efforts to incorporate animal well-being programs.
Eating Locally Around The World
Food Forethought
People traveling abroad can now request a home cooked meal with a local host.
MyPlate Vegetarian Guide
Food Forethought
MyPlate website provides a printable ten tips Nutrition Education Series on healthy eating for vegetarians.
Importance Of Agriculture
Food Forethought
Those within the ag industry need to make those who aren't understand the importance of what farmers and ranchers do.
Anti-Ethanol Calls
Food Forethought
Less than two weeks remain for comments to be submitted regarding EPA's proposal to cut the amount of corn ethanol required under the Renewable Fuels Standard.
To Wash Or Not To Wash
Food Forethought
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service provides guidelines on which foods to wash or not to wash.
Passing A Farm Bill
Food Forethought
The passing of a new farm bill is number one on a list of three big chores the Farm Bureau wants to see done.