The widespread use of hormonal growth promotants (HGPs) in the U.S. beef industry raises critical questions about food safety and consumer health. HGPs, which include both natural and synthetic...
Dec 09, 2024
A new study published in the journal Foods makes a call for better food labeling that includes measures of nutrient density and the impacts of processing. Authors suggest that improved labeling...
Oct 30, 2024
The Benefits of Organic Meat are multifaceted; from promoting environmental protection and reducing exposure to harmful pesticides, to prioritizing animal health and producing healthier food. A...
Nov 06, 2023
Organic farming practices regulated by the USDA successfully limit soil risk to colonization by pathogenic bacteria, according to a recent American study published in the journal Frontiers in...
Oct 18, 2021
Using biological soil amendments in organic farming is the most effective way to store carbon in the ground to fight climate change and boost soil health for better food production. And since...
Jun 10, 2021
Organic certification prohibits the use of antibiotics in meat production, and science shows that reducing the use of antibiotics in production results in a lower occurrence of antibiotic-...
Sep 14, 2020
Farmers are faced with pressures to meet societal visions of good and “better” farming, but the ability to meet those expectations may be hindered by the capacity of...
Sep 01, 2020
Much research has shown the benefits of birds on farms when they eat insect (or even animal) pests to crops, but other research also shows that birds can be pests...
Aug 17, 2020
The use of antibiotics is prohibited in organic farming, while the liberal use of antibiotics in conventional livestock production causes great concern for the...
Jul 20, 2020
Hydroponic food production can help address challenges in terrestrial farming like shortages of water and good quality land. Food safety concerns have been raised, particularly when fish are...
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