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Pilgrim’s Pride and Tysons Benefit from Bailout
As our Friend and contributor, Diane Stirling-Stevens, says of this article, “Another bit of news that made me do “#$*&(#$&(*#$&(#*&$#”.” We couldn’t agree more. Big Ag is a significant economic and health issue, and we remain hopeful that the new … Continue reading
The Real Melamine Story : The FDA Isn’t Protecting Us
Dr. Stephen Sundlof says traces of melanine in baby food “perfectly fine.” Photo by Paul J. Richards / AFP / Getty Images. Conscientious consumers who have followed the melamine story are appropriately outraged. Some have written off the FDA as … Continue reading
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Tagged Agriculture, FDA, Food Contamination, Government Regulation, Melamine, Public Health
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Avoiding Ecological Collapse in the Gulf Dead Zone
Satellite image of the Gulf of Mexico dead zone, October 2005.Scientists: act now on Gulf of Mexico’s dead zoneBy Cain Burdeau / December 12, 2008 NEW ORLEANS — Scientists have issued a report urging immediate government action to reduce urban … Continue reading
Cuba: Ahead of the Curve on Food Sustainability
A banana plantation is seen in San Antonio de los Banos in Havana in this July 18, 2008 file photo. Photo: Reuters/Enrique De La Osa/Files.In ‘Eat Local’ Movement, Cuba Is Years AheadBy Esteban Israel / December 16, 2008 HAVANA – … Continue reading
Prince Charles Rejects Genetic Engineering
Prince Charles has again stirred controversy with his strong views. Getty Images.Charles targets GM crop giants in fiercest attack yetBy Geoffrey Lean / October 5, 2008 In a provocative address to an Indian audience, the Prince echoes Gandhi with a … Continue reading
Food Production and Delivery : We May Have to Rethink the Model
‘We all know eating locally grown foods is best and during the normal harvest season we buy locally when we have the choice.’By Gerry Storm / The Rag Blog / October 1, 2008 Most models of present and future food … Continue reading
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Tagged Agriculture, Economy, Food Delivery, Food Production, Nutrition
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NUTRITION : The Pros and Cons of "Organic" Food Revisited
Yesterday The Rag Blog posted an article by Roger Baker in which he contended that the types of food you eat can be more important than eating food labeled “organic.” [NUTRITION: Are Organic Foods Just a Marketing Trend? by Roger … Continue reading
A Video Series on World Agriculture: Monsanto, Part 8
The World According to Monsanto (Part 8 of 8) Right now, there is probably no other company that is doing more to endanger the health of this planet, and it’s inhabitants, than Monsanto. With Nazi-like attitude, they are leading the … Continue reading
A Video Series on World Agriculture: Monsanto, Part 7
The World According to Monsanto (Part 7 of 8) Right now, there is probably no other company that is doing more to endanger the health of this planet, and it’s inhabitants, than Monsanto. With Nazi-like attitude, they are leading the … Continue reading
A Video Series on World Agriculture: Monsanto, Part 6
The World According to Monsanto (Part 6 of 8) Right now, there is probably no other company that is doing more to endanger the health of this planet, and it’s inhabitants, than Monsanto. With Nazi-like attitude, they are leading the … Continue reading
