Agri View: PETA Blasts FFA

DanAgri View, General

…why FFA members’ ethics are lacking when it comes to animal care. The FFA pillars of leadership in agriculture I’m referring to include: Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal…

The Western View: Fake Science

Taylor HillmanFeatures, Western View

…70 per cent of American consumers don’t want to eat food containing GMOs, but we also can’t ignore that genetic engineering has important benefits without a substantial risk. Yes GMO…

Agri View: Farm-Raised

DanAgri View, Aquaculture

…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has yet to finalize organic standards for farmed fish**, but “organic” salmon, shrimp, cod and tilapia from abroad are still available. While these certifications provide…

Food Price Survey

DanGeneral, This Land of Ours

…steadily and is now about 16 percent, according to the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series,” Anderson said. Using the “food at home and away from home” percentage across-the-board, the…