USDA Approves Simplot Innate Potato, GMO Opponents Vocal on McDonald’s Apparent Rejection

Earlier this month, USDA approved nonregulated status for the commercial planting of a genetically modified potato, known as Innate. The approval was granted to Simplot Company, a well-known potato grower based in Idaho. You can read Simplot's petition to USDA for approval of the Innate potato on the APHIS website. Also available are the Determination of … Continue reading USDA Approves Simplot Innate Potato, GMO Opponents Vocal on McDonald’s Apparent Rejection

10 Ways Biotechnology Improves Our Lives Beyond GMO Crops

Farmers and ranchers are the original environmental stewards. Ever since the earliest days of open range grazing, U.S. Agriculture has been working one on one with our natural resources. There have been a few rough patches through expansion, but we have learned enormous amounts of information about working with an in our environments and that … Continue reading 10 Ways Biotechnology Improves Our Lives Beyond GMO Crops

8 Essential Do and Do Nots for Bloggers | Better Blogging

I've been in the blogging community since 2009. Having recently passed the 1,000 post milestone, there are a few lessons I've learned along the way. One of the most important is there's no one correct way for everyone to blog. Each person has their own perspective and often we'll find agriculture bloggers writing about similar … Continue reading 8 Essential Do and Do Nots for Bloggers | Better Blogging