Understanding food dating: Is our food still good?
When it comes to food dating labels, terms like “Best if Used By,” “Sell By,” and “Best By” can often lead to confusion. This misunderstanding may cause you to throw away perfectly good food!
The Undeniable Superpower of Cattle
While you may have bought it at the supermarket, the nutritious food that feeds our families came from the farmers, the livestock, and the resources behind them. What you may not know is the incredible steps behind it.
Should you wash meat before cooking it?
Whether it is the influence of social media trends or of familial, cultural, or religious custom, have you ever found yourself considering washing raw meat before you cook it?
A lesson in what happens when ballot initiatives restrict consumer choice
When I visit the grocery store, I am awed by the choices available to shoppers – from fresh to frozen produce, canned or processed goods catered toward unique dietary preferences (e.g., low sodium, sugar-free) to various cuts of meat or dairy foods from animals raised in various farm settings. Choice is a wonderful thing, but what happens when that choice is removed by state or local laws?
9 facts about cranberries — from nutrition to production
When you think of some facts about cranberries, you might be thinking of Thanksgiving and using cranberry sauce. Well, you wouldn’t be far off in many cases. Here are 9 facts about cranberries — both in terms of their health benefits and the farming behind them — that should make them more of a staple of our dinner tables.
Sheep Production in the United States
How often do you see sheep in your everyday life? Whether you are on a long road trip or commuting to work, you may be familiar with passing cattle and horses when driving through rural America. When was the last time you remember passing a flock of sheep, though? Find out more about sheep production in the United States!
“It’s Corn!” A viral TikTok sound meets a leading agricultural commodity
Chances are, if you have a cell phone, internet access, or are around someone who does, you’ve heard the recent viral TikTok sound, “It’s Corn!” Not only is the agricultural industry going crazy for this sound that features a young boy enjoying corn on the cob, but the entire internet is talking about how amazing corn is.
Season’s Eatings: Tips for Saving Money
Surely you have heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but have you heard the phrase, “An apple bought in-season keeps more money in your pocket.”? As a college student, the thought of saving money immediately catches my attention. It might also catch yours.
Is My Diet Affecting Climate Change?
Climate change is a hot topic these days—no pun intended—and we’re all getting in on the conversation. It’s not surprising that the rise in interest comes with a rise in confusing, contradicting claims and misinformation. One topic that’s brought up frequently is the relationship between animal agriculture and climate change.
Answers to 7 Common Animal Ag Questions
Today, the average American is at least three generations removed from the farm which means you might have more questions about agriculture than you have answers, particularly when it comes to trending topics. It can be hard to find answers when there’s so much complex—and conflicting—information out there, so we did some of the heavy lifting for you. Here are some quick, easy-to-understand answers to the top questions surrounding animal ag today.