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June 5, 2011

Green Thumb 

Two Garlic Patches

Beginner’s Guide To Gardening: It’s Harvest Time!

Yes, I realize we're still in the middle of growing season, but you want to be prepared for the day when it's time to harvest!

March 15, 2011

GMOs For Breakfast 

Breakfast Cereal with milk and blueberries in a clear bowl

Many “Natural” Cereals Use GM Grains

Some natural breakfast cereal producers use GMOs in their products. This begs the question, what does "natural" mean when it comes to food?

March 3, 2011

Food Studies 

strawberries

Scientists Decode The Strawberry, Now What?

Now that the genetic make up of strawberries is decoded, will scientists breed more desirable fruit or GM berries?

January 27, 2011

Foodie Leaks 

Corn

WikiLeaks: Bush-Era Ambassador Pushes GMOs In Europe

Documents published by WikiLeaks show that diplomats aggressively lobbied the EU and the Vatican to buy US GMO crops.

December 16, 2010

Politics 

ears of corn

Tax Compromise Includes Billions For Ethanol

Senate-supported tax bill gives 45 cents per gallon subsidies to producers of ethanol-blended gasoline.

October 15, 2010

All Things Corn 

corn cooking in pan

Corn: A Soup And A Sauce For The Final Few Ears

We're celebrating this season's final few ears of corn! This episode includes two recipes, tips for preserving corn and news on how corn is good for your eyes.

October 14, 2010

Improving Health 

young boy eating corn on the cob

Orange Corn Jam-Packed With Vitamin A Fights Childhood Blindness

Researchers at Purdue University have found a way to turbo-charge orange corn with vitamin A, making these ears good for your eyes.

October 13, 2010

GM Crops 

Corn

GM Crops Are Not Economically Viable, Survey Concludes

Growing genetically modified corn don't save farmers money, according to a new economic analysis from The Journal of Science.

August 16, 2010

Preserving Foods 

ears of corn

Freezing Sweet Corn, The Rebel Way

This recipe is not for the faint of heart. Guard it well. Never again will you buy the inferior bagged or tasteless ears from the grocery store.

April 13, 2010

GMO Crops 

corn crop

Report Says GMOs Good For Farmers, The Planet; Critics Unconvinced

A report released today found that genetically engineered crops have clear benefits for farmers (and the planet), but critics remain wary.

March 4, 2010

Know Your Food 

a red barn

Five Reasons To Care About Where Your Food Comes From

We need to educate ourselves about food, nutrition, exercise, and now, more than ever, we need to know where our food comes from.

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