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April 2, 2013

Spring Weather 

Amish Farm in the Morning

Farmers Expect Typical Growing Season This Year

At this time last year, farmers in Indiana were already preparing and planting for the season because of record-breaking temperatures.

March 29, 2013

Dark Rider 

Satellite view of dozens of center pivot irrigation systems

‘Monsanto Protection Act’ Quietly Passes Senate, Becomes Law

The act, which was inserted into the stopgap budget bill, tells the USDA it can go against court rulings to allow GMO cultivation. But is this a new power?

March 29, 2013

Healthy Beginnings 

Apples in a bowl

Healthy School Lunches Lead To Healthier Eating, Study Finds

The new research lends empirical support to state-mandated fruit and veggie minimums.

March 29, 2013

Food In The Round 

polenta with brussels sprouts

Polenta With Brussels Sprouts

The slice of taleggio cheese on top of this finished dish is what puts it over the top.

March 28, 2013

Healthy As A... 

chicken nuggets

Horse Meat Exposes Distance Between Producer And Consumer

When meat comes from far away, it can be hard to know its history -- or its contents.

March 28, 2013

Bittersweet 

maple glazed turnips

Maple Glazed Turnips

We’re going to do something very Hoosier with turnips today, pairing them with some local maple syrup from Burton’s Maplewood Farm.

March 28, 2013

Spring Snow 

snow on a farm

Blizzards Bring Moisture To Happy Kansas Farmers

Two big snowstorms produced some very broad smiles in farm country because in a place as dry as Kansas has been lately, a blizzard can be a blessing.

March 27, 2013

Artificially Cheesy 

Don't dig in quite just yet - the US version of Kraft mac and cheese contains harmful chemical dyes.

Food Bloggers Petition Kraft To Remove Food Dyes

Vani Hari and Lisa Leake have petitioned Kraft to remove Yellow 5 and 6 dyes from its Macaroni & Cheese.

March 26, 2013

Body And Mind 

Close-up of a cupcake with rainbow sprinkles

Bad Food Makes Bad Moods Worse, Study Finds

Got the blues? Unhealthy eating may only make things worse.

March 25, 2013

Winter Eating 

herbs packets for sale at Bloomington Winter Farmers Market

Frozen Local Foods Tasty For Consumers, Smart For Business

Teresa Birtles froze a portion of her fall harvest of heirloom tomatoes and blackberries to sell at market in the early spring.

March 25, 2013

Crunch Crunch 

Zap Snack Pita Chips

Kids In The Kitchen: Zap Snak Pita Chips

This recipe shows you how to make your own pita chips. Snack on these to your heart's content!

March 22, 2013

Hot In The Hoop House 

in the hoop house at bread & roses gardens

Despite Freezing Temps, It Feels Like Summer In Hoop House

The guys of Bread & Roses Gardens are growing a variety of herbs and greens inside their hoop house. Thanks to the sun, it's 80 degrees in there.

March 21, 2013

The Right To Know 

GMO

GMO Labeling Fight Gains Momentum

Once a small and locally-focused struggle, the fight for GMO regulation is going national.

March 21, 2013

sequester relief 

Strips of bacon cooling on a wire rack.

Senate Passes Bill To Avert Meat Inspector Furloughs

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill to avert the furlough of USDA meat inspectors and the sporadic closure of meat processing plants. Now it's up to the House.

March 20, 2013

Sustainable Legacy 

Head shot of USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan.

USDA’s Kathleen Merrigan Steps Down

Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has paid much attention to small, local farming during her tenure at the USDA.

March 19, 2013

superbugs 

Microscopic image of mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

Antibiotic Resistance A “Catastrophic” Global Health Threat

The CDC, the University of Minnesota and the UK's Chief Medical Officer have all issued warnings about drug-resistant bacteria this March.

March 18, 2013

Heck No GMO 

Whole Foods is the first of its kind to set a firm deadline on labeling GMOs.

Whole Foods First US Grocer To Set GMO Labeling Deadline

While California's Proposition 37 failed in November, Whole Foods has decided to label genetically modified ingredients voluntarily.

March 18, 2013

Foodie Technology 

Through the Whole Food Market Recipes app, you can look up recipes by course, category, and specific vegan or gluten-free diet.

Top 5 Free Vegan And Gluten-Free iPhone Apps

These iPhone apps are easy, portable ways to help you eat the way you want. The best part? They’re absolutely free!

March 18, 2013

Cheesy Cakes 

Tasty Toasties

Kids In The Kitchen: Tasty Toasties

Rice cakes are the base for this easy and tasty recipe.

March 16, 2013

No Dishes Necessary 

wild rice salad served in endive boat

Wild Rice And Pear Salad With Pecans

The toasted pecans pair well with the nuttiness of the rice, and the d’anjou pear adds sweetness and color. And the lettuce serves as the bowl!

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