No Bananas for You!
The banana industry is facing the threat of disease which could dramatically impact production. Even with bananas being highly susceptible to disease, how important is …
Give the Gift of Food
The holidays are quickly approaching and for many of us, that means gathering with family and friends around the table for a feast. In reality, …
Let’s Not Waste Coffee
Turning our Morning Fill into Fuel Those of us living in the industrial world waste more than we should, but what if some of the …
Tummy-Turning: Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is more serious than you might think Remember this commercial, with the “tummy turning” bug picked up while travelling? While we’re concerned about catching …
Money Can Grow on Trees When You’re Selling Water
Does tap water still quench your thirst or are you now looking for that next level of hydration? Look no further than to trees. The …
Canada clears Simplot’s spot-resistant GM potato
By Grainews Staff Originally published March 21, 2016, Grainews online Potatoes modified for reduced bruising and black spots, and for lower levels of a chemical linked …
The Small Gift of Microfinancing Makes for a Big Difference
Helping others with microfinanced loans it’s the season of giving and there are various non-profit organizations seeking donations, volunteers and financial support such as local …
Banking for Sustainable Food
Weeds genomes may someday be how we feed a sustainable world “Svalbard seed vault IMG 8894” by Bjoertvedt – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA …
Drone Farming
Can efficiencies increase if we farm from the sky? This past spring the US Federal Aviation Administration gave clearance for the use of drones for agriculture …
Approvals of GM crops
Trying to reach new levels of crop technology with stagnant regulations Genetically modified (GM) crops have been produced for 20 years and have become essential …