by J. Jerrald Hayes | Apr 7, 2019 | Agriculture, Science
Well, yeah vinegar works as a herbicide but so do propane weed killer torches. But “Contact Herbicides” kill only the plant parts contacted by the chemical, where-as systemic herbicides are absorbed by the roots or foliage and translocated (moved) throughout the...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Jan 20, 2019 | Agriculture, GMOs, Science
Glyphosate isn’t scary. The movement to demonize it is, though | AGDAILY Dad encountered the glyphosate smear machine while paying rent checks. The landlord in question has a farming background, isn’t prone to conspiracy theories, and is normally quite...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Nov 25, 2018 | Agriculture, GMOs, Science
The Less People Understand Science, the More Afraid of GMOs They Are Americans with low levels of science knowledge are more likely to mistrust food additives and genetically modified foods, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center. This is one of a few...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Jul 19, 2018 | Agriculture, Organic Food
I fully appreciate the contribution that the organic movement made in the early 20th century when it highlighted the importance of fostering soil health. My problems with institutional organic are not at all about its founding ideals or about organic farmers, but...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Jun 1, 2018 | Agriculture, GMOs, Science
No, GMOs Won’t Harm Your Health – Mother Jones Dr. Steven Novella argues that many of the fears surrounding genetically modified crops are unsupported. No, GMOs won’t harm your health With historic drought battering California’s produce and climate change...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | May 25, 2018 | Agriculture
Would Rachel Carson eat organic? Rachel Carson, who was born on May 27, 1907, and launched the modern environmental movement with her 1962 book ” Silent Spring,” was a highly private person. But on one occasion she allowed an interviewer to ask,...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Mar 22, 2018 | Agriculture, Critical Thinking, GMOs
Genetically modified disbelief and the lonely road to the sorcerer’s stone It’s an issue that is much debated and one that parties on both sides of the argument are impassioned over when it comes to food safety and nutrition. The hot topic, of course, is...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Mar 19, 2018 | Agriculture, GMOs, Science
How GMOs can save civilization (and probably already have) A Long History of Genetic Modification Humans first began collecting and growing edible grains, fruits and roots, and corralling wild animals for meat, milk, and material goods thousands of years ago. Ever...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Jan 29, 2018 | Agriculture, GMOs, Organic Food
Organic Food Isn’t Better For Your Health – Gid M-K; Health Nerd – Medium Environmentally friendly? Maybe. Healthy? Probably not An ongoing argument that I’ve had with almost every “clean eater” that I’ve ever met is about...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Jan 26, 2018 | Agriculture, GMOs
A scientist didn’t disclose important data-and let everyone believe a popular weedkiller causes cancer Does a common herbicide cause cancer? Over the past several years, that question has stirred up no shortage of controversy, with international health agencies...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Dec 6, 2017 | Agriculture, Humor, Organic Food
Six reasons to always buy organic – The Method – Medium Writing for the National Review, Julie Kelly recently attacked the organic industry by calling it a scam. Such an attack on their bottom line prompted a quick response from the Organic Trade...
