2014
GE to the Rescue
February 27 2014
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It’s not new news to report that genetically engineered products are under assault. We are in free trade talks with Europe. The EU public is adamantly opposed to GE food. There are bills in 23 of our state legislatures to label foods that…
Global Warming
February 20 2014
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We are experiencing one of the coldest winters that we have seen in decades. The news is reporting about all the flights cancelled. It has been a challenge on our farm to make sure we have the heat for our baby pigs. Natural gas prices have…
McDonald’s Is OK
February 13 2014
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And now for today’s commentary—
Here is a new way to lose weight. Go on a steady diet of fast food – nothing else, just McDonald’s.
John Cisna and 3 of his students dined at McDonald’s, and only McDonald’s, for 90 days – 270 consecutive meals, and they lost weight. He did…
Farm Bill at Last
February 6 2014
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And now for today’s commentary—
After two years of debate, political fights involving the nutrition advocates and farm groups, we have a farm bill. Remember, 80% of the $956 billion is for food programs and the remaining 20% is for farm support.
The $8 billion reduction in…