Gary Truitt
Commentary: Food Bullying as Trade Policy
Food Bullying, as defined by Michele Payn, author of a groundbreaking book by the same name, “literally takes food out of someone’s hand -...
Cattlemen Learning to Sell Direct
A holiday weekend means cookouts, especially with many restaurant venues closed. More and more, those steaks on the grill are coming from the farm...
Commentary: Big Tech Replaces Big Ag as Public Enemy No. 1
For years, large agricultural companies and farmers have felt the sting of public opinion. Seed and crop protection companies have been the subject of...
U.S. Pork Exports on Track to Set a Record
U.S. pork exports fell below year ago levels in June, but remain on a record pace for 2020. One of the few bright spots...
Commentary: What’s Ahead for the Rest of 2020
Back in January when 2020 started, we were all filled with anticipation on what the new year would bring. Few if any of us...
Get People to Eat More Beef
Research with consumers shows that the beef industry faces some serious challenges when it comes to getting today’s younger consumer to eat more beef....
Revised USDA Food Guidelines Likely To See Few Changes
A scientific advisory committee released recommendations that will be used in revising the Dietary Guidelines. The 835 page report authored by an advisory committee...
Court Ruling Keeps Enlist on the Market
The U.S. 9th District Court of Appeals is again taking action that will impact how farmers operate this growing season. This is the same...
Commentary: When to Rely on Science, and When to Ignore it
There are times and situations when science should guide our actions, attitudes, decisions, and public policy. Then there are times and situations when scientific...
New Corteva Technology Helps Identify Crop Threats
Identifying threats in the field has always been an important, yet time consuming, process. Now new technology will give you answers to your disease...
