Avian Flu: Should We Worry?

Humans are not the only ones who get the flu – 58 million birds around the world are contracting ‘bird flu’, otherwise known as H5N1 or Avian Influenza...and dying. As more species become infected with this virus, there's concern that it's ‘spilling over’ into mammals and, more specifically, humans. Should we be worried?

Food Safety

The Rise of Alternative Proteins

The world of protein is accelerating. Now, everything that can be made from a plant or animal can now be made in a lab using fermentation, bioreactors, and plant engineering. But what do consumers think about these new proteins? And how will it shape the future of food?

Food Production, Food Technology, Future of Food

Flying the friendly skies on green fuel

What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel? Where is it going to come from? And what does it mean for our food and agriculture system? We look at this complex issue fueling the aviation industry and what it means for you.

Soil and Crop Management

How does fasting prevent disease?

I tried a fast-mimicking diet and learned it's so good for your health. But how many days do you need to fast for it to be effective?

Diet, Health

We've got questions for you, 2022...

Governments and companies are changing the way we address food security, the environment, and consumer health. At D2D, we have covered some of these subjects previously but are now looking harder at how the future will be shaped by those who grow, trade, process, and consume food.

Food Production, Food Technology, Food Trade, Health, Soil and Crop Management

21st Century Fermentation: Disrupting More Than Our Food

Imagine if we could redesign nature by making a house out of mushrooms, growing seafood in a lab, or even combatting cancer using targeted genes from broccoli. These possibilities exist with innovations in synthetic biology.

Food Technology

Can Rural America Lead in AgTech?

Lucy spoke to Pennsylvanian business leaders and politicians about rural America leading the way for the future of agricultural innovations. Here is her speech...

Animal Welfare and Health, Food Technology

Cyberattack at JBS: Understanding Meat Technology

Did the ransomware attack on the JBS meat-processing company affect food safety and its supply chain? Many of us think that cowboys herd cattle into a warehouse and then out pops our packages of meat. But it's far more complicated than that...

Food Technology

Why Do We Make Bad Food Choices?

Before reading Jack Bobo's new book, I assumed I was making good choices to stay healthy. But after reading "Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices", I questioned everything. Are social media and grocery store marketing tactics hijacking my decision-making? Apparently so...

Food Production, Health

Food Site Epicurious Cuts Beef Recipes: A Short-Sighted Decision

Epicurious.com cut its beef recipes because of its effect on global warming. They claim to be "pro-planet” with this move, but aren’t we all? Especially the ranchers and farmers proactively finding ways to further reduce methane output?

Climate Change, Soil and Crop Management

Saving Our Soil...One Billion Microbes at a Time

Despite their meager size, soil microbes have a significant impact on the health of plants, animals, and our planet. Innovative microbial technologies have been found to increase soil fertility and plant health, as well as understanding our own needs and those of the Earth's.

Food Production, Food Security, Food Technology, Soil and Crop Management

Climate-Smart Farming Paves the Way Toward Carbon Negative

AgMission, a partnership among two farm-related organizations, has the goal to reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint and even make farming carbon-negative. And, in the process, they might also help us find products promoting sustainability.

Climate Change, Soil and Crop Management

EWG's “Dirty” Little Secret: There’s No Science Behind It

Lucy Stitzer, D2D's founder, believes we should have a choice on whether to buy organic or conventional produce - but wants science to drive the decision, not fear...

Food Safety, Health

Meeting Demand: A New Type of Salmon

There's a new breed of salmon that requires less food and water, takes less time to grow, and supports the rural American economy all while having the same health benefits as farmed or wild-caught salmon. Will you buy it?

Animal Welfare and Health, Food Production, Food Regulations & Policy

Behind the Scenes with a Local Beef Farmer

Dave and Holly Albert, owners of Misty Mountain Farms, raise cattle for their local Pennsylvanian market. Their operation runs on a strong value system, adherence to conservation, continued profitability, and consumer relationships.

Food Production, Soil and Crop Management

Epicor: Strengthening our Immune Response

As we approach winter, we're pursuing ways to strengthen our immune system. Some of us have recently added EpiCor, a postbiotic, to our balanced diets and have felt its benefits. Let's take a closer look at this supplement...

Animal Welfare and Health, Health

Does Red Meat Cause Cancer?

We regularly hear that eating red meat causes cancer, but isn't meat a good source of protein and micronutrients? There are a few studies that, while not in total agreement, are well accepted by the overall community as being plausible, if not probable about meat's relation to cancer.

Food Ingredients, Health

SOS: Save Our Soil

Today, we are more aware and proactive about soil erosion than ever before. Rumor has it that we only have 60 years of soil left. Is this true? If so, it is the same as losing 30 soccer fields of soil every minute. How is this possible?

Soil and Crop Management

What is Soil?

We live in a world with a growing population where understanding the importance of vital elements has never been more necessary. Understanding all that sustains us, and keeps us healthy, is critical to our survival. At the root of that is soil.

Soil and Crop Management

The Meat Industry & Shifting Consumer Behavior

With fluctuating meat prices affecting consumer demand, will we have enough meat to feed our families? And at prices we can afford?

Food Production, Food Security

Epigenetics: Can We Control our Health?

Epigenetics is the study of how our DNA can be triggered by our lifestyle, which includes food, sleep, stress, and our relationships. But can we really change our genetic predispositions affecting our health?

Health

An Interview with Gabrielle Reece: Ask Yourself "Why?"

As we begin the new year, many of us aspire to be healthier, stronger and leaner. So we turned to a professional who has dedicated her life to healthy living. Enter Gabrielle Reece and her approach to whole-body health.

Health

Are GMOs Bad for the Environment?

On the contrary. In fact, here's a different way to spell the word green: GE – Genetic Engineering. GE technology includes genetically modified organisms, which some critics claim harm the environment. But in reality, GMOs help farmers use pesticides responsibly, conserve water and increase soil health while increasing their crop yield.

Food Technology, Soil and Crop Management

Can I Get Sick from Animals Fed GMOs?

If I eat meat or dairy and those animals have eaten GMO corn or soybeans, am I ingesting GMOs, too? Will I get sick? And what about the animals...is GMO feed harmful to them?

Food Safety, Health

Can GMOs Make Me Sick?

Concerned if GMOs are harmful to your health? We dug into exactly what happens in our bodies when we eat food that has been grown with a GMO.

Agricultural Technology, Food Safety, Health

Fair Oaks Farms: Taking Responsibility

Fair Oaks Farms has come under scrutiny for inhumane treatment to its calves. Find out how the farm's CEO has taken responsibility to better the operations of the farm, as well as the industry as a whole.

Animal Welfare and Health

GMOs are Confusing: A Recipe for Understanding

Consumers continue to be confused about GMOs. What if we told you that enhancing your banana bread recipe with additional nutrients is similar in concept to adding a gene to a plant?

Food Ingredients, Food Technology

Waste Not, Want Not: Eat Beer and Drink Sandwiches!

Drink Sandwiches? Eat Beer? Beer manufacturers and breweries are turning spent grains into bread, animal feed and even energy and compost. They are also taking bread and turning it into beer! The efforts of the beer industry point to significant progress in the battle against food waste.

Food Production

Healthy Sugar? The Sweet Taste of Tagatose

Sugar can be addictive and bad for your health. What if there was a healthier option?

Food Ingredients, Future of Food

Animal Antibiotics: Should We Be Concerned?

Animal Welfare and Health, Food Production, Food Safety

You Are What You Eat!

Diet, Food Ingredients, Health

Feeding the World: One Byte at a Time

Food Production, Food Technology

CO2: The Greatest Fertilizer of All

Climate Change, Soil and Crop Management

Is CO2 Putting Your Nutrition at Risk?

Climate Change, Food Production

What's the Difference between GMOs & CRISPR?

Food Production, Food Technology

Carbon Dioxide - The Dance of Life

Without carbon and carbon dioxide we would have unpleasantly cold temperatures, no plants to eat, and no trees to keep the earth in balance.

Climate Change

Microbiomes at Work

Diet, Health

How will CRISPR impact our food?

Food Production, Food Regulations & Policy, Food Technology

Genetic Engineering: The Future Insecticide?

Agricultural Technology, Soil and Crop Management

China, Soybeans, Pork and the American Farmer

Food Regulations & Policy, Food Trade

What is NAFTA?

Food Regulations & Policy, Food Trade

What is Inflammation?

Diet, Health

CTRL+ALT+P...here comes your dinner!

Future of Food

Trading Beef

Food Production, Food Regulations & Policy, Food Trade

Farming from the Thermosphere

Agricultural Technology, Conservation, Food Production, Food Safety, Soil and Crop Management

Fat: Our New Friend!

Diet, Health

CRISPR: An Innovative Technology in Ag

Agricultural Technology, Food Production, Food Technology

A "New" Burger

Food Ingredients, Food Technology, Future of Food

What's the Catch?

Food Ingredients, Food Production, Food Regulations & Policy, Food Safety

A Sustainable Shrimp's Tail

Food Ingredients, Food Production

Insects: A New Protein Source

Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Technology, Future of Food, Health

Grass or Grain, Beef is Beef

Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Production, Health

Your Second Brain: Gut Microbiota

Diet, Health

Supplements: Natural or Synthetic?

Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Regulations & Policy, Health

Why Take a Vitamin?

It can be next to impossible to get all the micronutrients you need in your diet, which is where supplements can help.

Diet, Health

GMO Labeling: What's the Point?

Agricultural Technology, Food Production, Food Regulations & Policy, Food Technology

Wild vs. Farmed Salmon

Animal Welfare and Health, Diet, Food Production, Health