Paper debunks environmentally friendly food myths

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As consumers increasingly aim to make environmentally responsible food purchases, they need to base their decision on sound science. However, according to a presenter at the 71st Cornell Nutrition Conference held in Syracuse, N.Y., the ‘intuitively correct’ food choice is often the least environmentally friendly option. Jude Capper, assistant professor of dairy

Expert: Hog prices on the rise now

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Hog producers have been feeling the bite of losses once again this fall, but there is reason for some optimism, said Chris Hurt, a Purdue University Extension economist. “First, hog prices are probably at their seasonal lows in late November as consumers are buying their Thanksgiving turkey rather than pork. Second,

Hazlett: A new day

A NEW DAY I have heard it said by many people “If I could live my life over and know what I know now, I would sure do things differently.” I have thought much about that statement myself. However, the fact is we cannot live our lives over. The good news is this is a

Farmers, if you plan to plant a different crop on your current cropland, check with NRCS to assure the new crop will qualify under your conservation system.

Book reminds us good overpowers evil

It has been said that much can be determined about the character of a man by studying the way he treats animals.

Producers can expect record costs: ’08 could be worst year ever for pork

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – This year may be the worst financial year for pork producers since the 1998, said a Purdue University Extension