Earlier this year, the Farm Journal Foundation (FJF) announced that it has entered into a two-year cooperative agreement with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to share the story of how food travels from seed to table through a new Modern Ag Garden on the National Mall.  We talked to…

Last week Greta Thunberg took the United States by storm. She continued her mission of raising the alarm on climate change by visiting the United States for Climate Week and the United Nation’s Climate Summit during its General Assembly in New York City. The Swedish teenager arrived in…

Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of representing GMO Answers at the National Association for State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) annual meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  It was a great opportunity to learn about the different ag issues states across the country are facing. For…

For the first time, the Future of Food Summit was co-hosted by the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC) and EatingWell—a magazine focused on food culture. And while IFIC has long hosted the annual event, the addition of EatingWell provided a new perspective on the intersection…

“As we speculate on the details and implications of the administration’s renewable fuels deal, the future of an entire green industry hangs in the balance,” writes Stephanie Batchelor, VP of BIO’s Industrial and Environmental Section in Biofuels Digest. The biofuels industry is still feeling the…

Most people consider mosquitoes to be a summertime pest – the unwelcome guest at the backyard barbecue. More concerning are the threats from disease-carrying mosquitoes, those that can potentially result in Dengue, West Nile, Yellow fever and Zika. And now media are reporting alarming cases of…

Even as this year's New York Fashion Week comes to a close, it's important to remember that all of September is considered Fashion Month. After all, it IS called The September Issue! And given that it is Fashion Month, it's a good time to learn about the benefits of one of the lesser talked about…

Biotechnology brings better grapes AND hangover relief! As you consider your holiday menu and shopping list for the Labor Day weekend, drink a toast to science and innovation for enhancing many of our staple foods – and beverages! It’s no secret that biotechnology helps repel insect pests so –…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex—Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—have made some headlines this week… albeit one they probably don’t prefer. Why? Well, the royal couple took four private flights in 11 days while campaigning against climate change and some have been critical of that fact. This write-up…

Discussions about genetically modified organisms (or GMOs) are all over the mainstream media and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Lots of people have strong opinions about them. Some support the technology, while others adamantly oppose them. But how much do people know about them?  Yes,…