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How Do Wildfires Affect Ag?
The frequency and intensity of wildfires are on the rise, posing significant consequences for an ever-growing number of people and our agricultural system. But what about the impact on our food system?
Climate Change, Food Safety
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Return of El Niño Sends Up Red Flags
There’s ample cause to question just how bad the effect of our latest El Niño weather system could be on our planet – and especially our agricultural system. How significant will El Niño impact global food security this season...and the seasons to come?
Climate Change, Food Security
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Digging In: Droughts Drive Smart Water Use
We talk with Iowa farmer Curt Mether and Farm Journal’s Nate Birt on how recurrent droughts have driven renewed attention to smart water use and how these farmers carefully prepare.
Climate Change, Soil and Crop Management
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The Ins & Outs of Climate-Conscious Eating
Think you know what climate-conscious eating looks like? Think again. Its complexities extend far and wide, from effects on soil, water use, and farming practices, to just name a few...
Climate Change, Soil and Crop Management
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Supply Chain, Inflation & Climate Change
We're taking a moment to look back at some of the big issues and news items in 2021 to set the stage for what should be another year of change.
Climate Change, Food Production, Food Technology, Food Trade
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Want to Save the Planet? 'Break Boundaries' at Home
Netflix documentary, Breaking Boundaries, has been criticized as another over-the-top and scary climate change film. But at its core, the message is simple – 'Be the Earth's Conscience.' But what does that mean, and how can I personally make a difference?
Climate Change, Conservation
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Drought: The “Hidden Global Crisis”
The United Nations recently called drought “a hidden global crisis”. What causes drought, and what can we do about it? And should we worry about its effects on our food supply?
Climate Change, Food Security
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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
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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
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What is the Biden Era Agricultural Agenda?
Congress and the new Biden Administration are targeting social issues and climate change, but Covid, the farm economy, and trade relations with China must remain front and center. With all of these critical issues in the balance, what ag policy changes can we expect?
Climate Change, Food Regulations & Policy
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Combating Desertification & Land Degradation
On June 17th of each year, people concerned about the scourge of desertification, land degradation, and drought work to raise awareness and promote solutions to these important issues. Think this day may not pertain to you? Think again...
Climate Change, Soil and Crop Management
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Back to Business: D2D News Recap
With summer winding down and kids returning to school, it’s time once again to catch up on some food & ag news from around the world. It’s been a busy time, with lots of news we at Dirt-to-Dinner found to be important, interesting, sometimes outrageous and occasionally funny. Here it is, in case you missed it...
Climate Change, Food Regulations & Policy, Food Security, Food Trade
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What Are Dead Zones…and is Ag to Blame?
Each year, “dead zones” – large bodies of water lacking the oxygen needed to support aquatic life - appear all around the world. This summer’s flooding in the Midwest has made it worse. How does this happen? And what can we do?
Climate Change, Food Production, Soil and Crop Management
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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.