Dan Murphy
Commentary: Meat fit for a maharajah
In the country that is home to the world’s largest population of vegetarians, millions of Indians are now embracing a more ‘modern’ lifestyle that includes regular consumption of animal foods.
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Commentary: Pigs or pot?
Production agriculture in western Washington has reached a crossroads, as farmers wonder whether to keep raising livestock or switch to raising marijuana—and potentially, their incomes.
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Commentary: Seared vs. sautéed
A relatively new area of research (again) conjures up concerns about the consumption of seared meats. Is this really something else to worry about, or just more ‘scary science?’
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Commentary: Bye bye 2012
There’s been much written and said about the roller coaster year that was 2012, from a never-ending election campaign to commodity spikes to fiscal cliff diving. Here’s a watchword for the year ahead.
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Commentary: Holiday expose
Veggies love to tout their ‘alternative’ recipes for all the better-for-you foods they’re serving this time of year. But a closer look reveals a surprising similarity to traditional menu choices.
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Commentary: Extending the holiday spirit
During the holidays, we reach out to those we love, and extend an extra measure of acceptance towards those we don’t. It’d be a nice to try that same tactic with industry’s ‘fringe’ players, too.
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Commentary: A ‘polluted’ victory?
Despite prevailing in court following a lawsuit over water-quality violations, Perdue Farms and its contract grower ought to reel in the celebratory talk and re-focus on the issues involved.
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Commentary: Selling a symbolic vote
A local county council votes to ban horse slaughter—even though none is occurring anywhere in its jurisdiction. But the hours of testimony included what might be the ‘Quote of the Year.’
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Commentary: Euro trash talking
Like caffeinated elves, activists are working to convince people that meat and poultry are killing the planet—and us, as well. Guess what? Europe’s got the same problem . . . activists, that is.
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Commentary: Tasty — and rare
It’s refreshing to read a commentary where there’s no doubt on which side of the proverbial fence the columnist sits. For your perusal: A British writer weighs in on banning rare steak.
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Commentary: Elk meat saga
It would be easy to take sides regarding a North Dakota elk cull: either it’s a horrible tragedy or a valuable management tool. Truth is, there’s even more to be learned from the story.
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- Will Smith dethroned in latest Peterson Farm Bros. parody
- North Dakota’s TB status not to be affected by recent case
- How to grow beef demand
- 3,000 pounds of copper wire stolen from Oklahoma ranch
- U.S. 2012/13 corn export prospects cut as global trade boosted
- Feed grain supply prospects lowered on delayed plantings
