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Apple Waste OSU Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A new study by researchers at Oregon State University is working on ways to turn the waste from apples and other fruits into environmentally friendly packaging materials to replace plastic.
Apple Waste OSU Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A new study by researchers at Oregon State University is working on ways to turn the waste from apples and other fruits into environmentally friendly packaging materials to replace plastic.
Beef Myth Busting Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With misinformation being spread questioning the safety and quality of beef products sold in the U.S., should we be worried about eating it?
Beef Myth Busting Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With misinformation being spread questioning the safety and quality of beef products sold in the U.S., should we be worried about eating it?
Reducing Waste in the Produce Industry
Farm of the Future
One of the biggest areas of need in food and agriculture security is reducing food waste.
New Crop Can Produce PHA Bioplastics
Farm of the Future
Yield10 Bioscience CEO Oliver Peoples says camelina has the potential to produce polymers for PHA bioplastics.
Microplastics in soil
Idaho Ag Today
Whether we like it or not, plastic is a major part of our lives.
Farm-Grown Bioplastic
Farm of the Future
Companies are looking for alternatives to plastic, especially for single-use items. Could agriculture be the answer?
Apple Waste for Packaging Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon State University researchers are working on a way to turn apple and other fruit waste into packaging materials to replace plastics.
Apple Waste for Packaging Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon State University researchers are working on a way to turn apple and other fruit waste into packaging materials to replace plastics.
California Almond Sales High and 2021's First Asian Giant Hornet
The Agribusiness Update
California almonds sales reach record levels, and the first Asian Giant Hornet of 2021 has been found in Washington state.
Scott Warns of Inheritance Tax and First 2021 Asian Giant Hornet Found
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair David Scott warns Biden's inheritance tax would cost farmers a lot, the first 2021 Asian Giant Hornet has been found in Washington state.
Plastic Packaging Survey and New China Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
A new survey shows most people prefer or don't mind buying food in plastic packaging, and China to impose new retaliatory tariffs.
U.S. Beef to the Philippines and Dairies Fewer-States Same
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Meat Export Federation reports on U.S. beef demand in the Philippines, and Dairies are fewer, but the states where they are remain pretty much the same.
Compostible Bioplastics and Romaine E.coli Culprit
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture could have solution to petroleum-based plastics in the form of compostable bioplastics, and Romaine E.coli cause traced to irrigation water.
Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags
Food Forethought
California has taken the plunge, becoming the first state to officially ban single-use plastic bags.
No FEMA Support & Food Price Hikes
Northwest Report
Washington's Governor is trying to find support for fire victims...food prices on some items keeps going up...and Lacy takes on the bag!
Recycling Motivations
Food Forethought
It's a simple fact that most people will ask "what's in it for me" when they are asked to help out the environment.
Ban the Bag & Benefits of Farmers Markets
Northwest Report
A bag ban seems to have fizzled...and benefits of farmers markets.
Battle of the Bags
Food Forethought
The battle of the bags pits plastic bag manufacturers against reusable bag makers.