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Escambia drafts law opposing data centers. Why some say it's not enough
Escambia County commissioners will soon consider a newly drafted ordinance meant to "ban" data centers, but some say the proposed law isn't strong enough and provides a "false sense of comfort" that the controversial facilities won't be allowed to set up shop here. Escambia County's Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to discuss the proposed ordinance on data centers at its next meeting on July 23 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 221 Palafox Place.
Escambia drafts law opposing data centers. Why some say it's not enough
Escambia County commissioners will soon consider a newly drafted ordinance meant to "ban" data centers, but some say the proposed law isn't strong enough and provides a "false sense of comfort" that the controversial facilities won't be allowed to set up shop here. Escambia County's Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to discuss the proposed ordinance on data centers at its next meeting on July 23 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 221 Palafox Place.
SAVAGEAI.com Announces Global Expansion and Opens 6-Week Investment Window
We’re excited to announce a major milestone for SAVAGEAI.com: We’re going global. Over the last year, we’ve helped teams across North America unlock productivity with Microsoft Copilot, Agents, and Azure AI modern workflows. As demand continues to grow, we’re expanding our reach — launching international training programs, attending global trade shows, and scaling our on-demand learning platform to serve businesses worldwide.
Would widespread adoption of organic farming practices be a good idea from a climate change perspective?
Agriculture plays a complex role when it comes to climate change. Farming does contribute a significant share of certain greenhouse gasses (nitrous oxide and methane)—as much as 10% in the US BY USDA estimates—, and quite a bit of CO2 is also emitted through fuel consumption and for nitrogen fertilizer production. However, there are specific farming methods that can help mitigate climate change through long-term carbon sequestration.
Fresh Del Monte Reduz Desperdício de Alimentos com Empoderamento dos Funcionários
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA), agência de alimentos e medicamentos dos Estados Unidos, estima que entre 30% e 45% dos alimentos do país são desperdiçados. Trata-se de um desafio que a indústria desse setor leva muito a sério.
Maçãs, Peras e Cerejas: Conheça o Pomar de 60 Anos da Família Mathison
Uma das maiores produtoras e empacotadoras de frutas dos Estados Unidos é a Stemilt, fundada há 60 anos por Tom Mathison em Wenatchee, Washington. Atualmente, ela é administrada pelos netos de Mathison, West e Tate Mathison, e por seu filho, Kyle Mathison. A agroindústria de frutas, em particular a de maçãs, passou por grandes mudanças e inovações ao longo de seis décadas.
Microsoft - Responsible AI, Responsible Choice for Businesses
Steve Savage · Follow 3 min read · -- You keep hearing about artificial intelligence (AI), but is it really going to impact your business? It’s a good question. What you need is a reliable partner to help you. What if you already had one and just didn’t know it? Does your organization already use Microsoft? You know, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and now Teams? If like most companies you do, then you’ve just uncovered the partner that you already trust with your productivity, data, and security.
6 problems CRISPR gene-edited agriculture helps solve
Steve Savage | Forbes | October 21, 2024 Genome editing with CRISPR and other tools is an exciting new technology with myriad applications from human health to industrial biotechnology. Gene editing [technology] has tremendous potential for applications in agriculture….
3 Reasons Why Your Customers Should Use More Precision Technology
No-tillers tend to be early adopters of technology because they’re very comfortable with retrofits. In a high-residue environment, one-size-fits-all equipment won’t cut it. No-Till Farmer has been conducting regular surveys about precision usage since 2013. The graph below shows trends for 15 precision ag technologies, showing a consistent upward trend, aside from a temporary downturn in 2020 and 2021.
3 Reasons Why No-Tillers Should Use More Precision Technology
No-tillers tend to be early adopters of technology because they’re very comfortable with retrofits. In a high-residue environment, one-size-fits-all equipment won’t cut it. No-Till Farmer has been conducting regular surveys about precision usage since 2013. The graph below shows trends for 15 precision ag technologies, showing a consistent upward trend, aside from a temporary downturn in 2020 and 2021.
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What Farmers Want From You Variable rate, yield monitoring & more offer potential for quick return on investment Even for widely used options like variable-rate fertilizer, GPS auto-steer, auto seed shutoff and yield monitoring data analysis, more than 15% of no-tillers indicated they would likely purchase the technology in the next 5 years. Read More
Are bananas at risk of extinction? Many varieties are, but gene editing offers a solution
Bananas are one of the world’s most widely available fresh fruits. They are particularly popular with children and are a great source of potassium. They come in a peel that serves as their own counter-top storable, easy to open, “biodegradable packaging.” In the US they are typically quite affordable and often serve as “loss leaders” in grocery stores.
‘Supersized’ team finds success at Seattle Children’s Forest B
‘Supersized’ team finds success at Seattle Children’s Forest B The team worked within an occupied campus to achieve aggressive sustainability and seismic resiliency goals. By KYLE MALASPINO and STEVE J. SAVAGE Coughlin Porter Lundeen Seattle Children’s provides advanced pediatric research and treatments for patients from Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho, the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
Is conventional ‘industrialized’, technology-driven farming ‘destroying biodiversity’ as critics claim - or saving it?
The GLP Needs Your Help It is easier than ever for advocacy groups to spread disinformation on pressing science issues, such as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. No, vaccines are not harmful. Yes, the use of biotechnology, GMOs or gene editing to develop antigens for treatments including vaccines are part of the solution. To inform the public about what’s really going on, we present the facts and challenge those who don't. We can’t do this work without your help.
Four Emory students selected as 2022 Bobby Jones Scholars
In honor of the legacy of the legendary amateur golfer, scholar and Emory alumnus Bobby Jones, four outstanding Emory College of Arts and Sciences students will spend the next year at the University of St Andrews through the Robert T. Jones Jr. Scholarship program. Each year, both Emory and St Andrews host the “Bobby Jones Scholars,” selected from among the top students at each institution.
Citrus greening crisis: How genetically engineered tools and other strategies might prevent total devastation of Florida’s orange and grapefruit industry
F or more than two years, human society has been dealing with ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic and that already feels like a long journey. It has killed millions, caused significant human stress, and precipitated economic disruption. Unfortunately the timeline for its resolution is unclear.
Would widespread adoption of organic farming practices be a good idea from a climate change perspective?
Agriculture plays a complex role when it comes to climate change. Farming does contribute a significant share of certain greenhouse gasses (nitrous oxide and methane)—as much as 10% in the US BY USDA estimates—, and quite a bit of CO2 is also emitted through fuel consumption and for nitrogen fertilizer production. However, there are specific farming methods that can help mitigate climate change through long-term carbon sequestration.
Viewpoint: Salmon, apples and potatoes - 3 healthy and sustainable foods that you can buy now under the new “bioengineered” label
T he “bioengineered” label for foods sold in the United States is now in effect. Any food or food ingredient that has been genetically modified must include a label that says “bioengineered,” or come with a phone number or QR code guiding consumers to more information online. On the positive side, the national labeling law avoids the nightmare of state-by-state requirements.
GP point-of-care ultrasound in the UK
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Viewpoint: Europe's globally important wine industry threatened by pesticide, biotech phobias
“Make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly.” That’s the lofty goal of the European Union’s (EU) Farm to Fork Strategy, (F2F) which is poised to radically reform the continent’s agricultural sector. As the “heart” of the European Green Deal, F2F will restrict farmer access to critical crop protection tools and subsidize unsustainable organic growing practices.
Viewpoint: 3 biotech foods I can't buy at Costco thanks to anti-GMO activism
I enjoy shopping at Costco. I’ve been a member since the days when it was called Price Club. I like the diverse and yet selective range of products they offer, and of course their reasonable prices. I find the staff friendly and helpful and I appreciate the fact that the employees must be treated fairly since so many are the same folks I’ve seen working there for years. The food court is an awesome deal and I almost always get my gas at Costco because it is the lowest price option in the area.
An Unlikely Pair: "Heavy Metal" and "Organic Produce"
I don’t know, but I’m guessing that there is not a big overlap between the people who are fans of “heavy metal” music and the people who buy a lot of Organic food. But that is not the “unlikely pair” I’m talking about. I’m guessing that most people who buy Organic produce wouldn’t like the idea that they are getting quite a bit of copper (technically a “heavy metal“) as part of the bargain. Why copper?
Podcast: How 1970s fat-free fad launched organic, non-GMO and other 'absurd' labeling schemes
Go walk the aisles of your local grocery store and see how many products are being marketed for what they are not. Fat Free, Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Cage Free, Antibiotic-free, Hormone-free, and on and on. This massive assortment of food labels demonstrates one thing: wealthy, Western consumers have been duped into buying pricier food with no additional nutritional benefits.
Pesticide Residues On Organic: What Do We Know?
Are there really less pesticide residues on organic crops? The answer might not be as simple as you think. A few weeks ago it was announced that for the first time in the history of USDA-Organic, there will be mandatory pesticide residue testing starting in 2013. This was always a theoretical possibility, but a government audit of certifiers showed that it essentially never happened. Now it will, at least to some extent (something like 5% of operations).
Emory announces 2020 Bobby Jones Scholars
Four outstanding graduating seniors from Emory University will spend the next year at the University of St Andrews in Scotland through the prestigious Robert T. Jones Jr. Scholarship program. Each year, both Emory and St Andrews host the Bobby Jones Scholars, selected from among the top students at each institution.
Viewpoint: Biotechnology could save our favorite banana. Will anti-GMO activists stand in the way?
In 1923, Frank Silver and Irving Cohn published a song that became a major hit for the Billy Jones Orchestra, with the signature line “Yes, we have no bananas; we have no bananas today.” It turned out to be sadly prophetic as, in the 1950s, the banana trees that supplied the entire global banana export business were wiped out by a soil-borne fungal disease known as “Panama Wilt.” The industry at that time was almost entirely based on a single banana cultivar called “Gros Michel” (meaning “Big...
Podcast: How technology keeps cancer-causing mycotoxins out of our food
Here’s a question for you: what if there were dangerous toxins that could make their way into your food, but they don’t actually pose a risk because our food system keeps the threat in check? Would you want to know more about this? I’m talking here about a real thing—something that could be seriously scary, but which fortunately isn’t among the problems we face, at least in the “rich world.” The toxic chemicals I’m talking about are called mycotoxins.
The Bucketlist With ROARING TRUTH
By Steve Savage | March 12, 2019 - 1:38 pm |March 12, 2019 Interviews *In this series we pose the age old questions to a wide array of music lovers. As fans of music most of us keep a mental list of active bands we want to see live that we haven’t yet seen.
Outstanding students chosen as Bobby Jones Scholars for study in Scotland
Emory University will send four outstanding graduating seniors to the University of St Andrews in Scotland through the prestigious Robert T. Jones Jr. Scholarship program next year. Each year, both Emory and St Andrews host the “Bobby Jones Scholars,” selected from among the top students at each institution.
Electricity Can Teach Us About Pesticide Safety
Electricity Can Teach Us About Pesticide Safety AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian, FileMany people may find it difficult to imagine how a pesticide could ever be safe. To understand how that is possible, it is helpful to make the comparison with something more familiar: electricity.It is hard to envision modern life without electricity. As much as we enjoy and need this source of energy, it involves some hazards. Electricity can, and sometimes does, cause injury or death.
SCATTERED HAMLET Release “Stay Hungry” Music Video and Summer Tour Dates [Video Stream]
Southern hard rock/metal band, Scattered Hamlet release the official music video for their cover of the Twisted Sister classic, “Stay Hungry.” The track is a heartfelt tribute to the band’s drummer, Jake Delling Le Bas, who is currently in a coma. They have also just announced the schedule of the North American Stay Hungry, Stay Free Tour. Confirmed dates below. Frontman Adam Joad recalls, “There we were.
A Remarkable New Technology That Will Diminish A Global Cancer Threat
We in the rich societies of the world don’t hear a lot about aflatoxin. It is probably one of the single largest causes of cancer in the developing world – particularly in Africa. Around a half a billion people are at risk from this toxin in their diet. At high doses it can cause acute poisoning and death. It also causes cognitive stunting in children exposed to it.
Can Biotech Prevent the Banana Apocalypse?
Can Biotech Prevent the Banana Apocalypse? AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, FileIn 1923, Frank Silver and Irving Cohn published a song that became a major hit for the Billy Jones Orchestra, with the signature line “Yes, we have no bananas; we have no bananas today.” It turned out to be sadly prophetic as, in the 1950s, the banana trees that supplied the entire global banana export business were wiped out by a soil-borne fungal disease known as “Panama Wilt.”Read Full Article »
The Bucket List with MEKA NISM
* For the Metal Nexus’ Bucket List series, we pose the age-old question to some of your favorite artists: “Before you die, which band(s) would you want to see play live that you haven’t seen before, and why do they mean so much to you?” * This week, we focus on Orlando, Florida’s art metal mavens, Meka Nism.
The Food Waste Solution That You Might Not Know You Are Using
The bagged bread on the other hand can remain good and usable for a week or more. If you don’t get through using the loaf for a long time it might get moldy, but in general each loaf can keep a family fed with morning toast or lunch sandwiches for quite a while. That didn’t used to be the case. Back in the 1960s the bread aisle was restocked almost everyday and you could buy “Day Old Bread” at a discount - but it wasn’t very good. So what changed?
Viewpoint: No, Big Ag doesn't 'control' the world's food supply | Genetic Literacy Project
A common anti-GMO narrative is that large international companies seek to “control the food supply” through patents and the ownership of seed companies. Ironically, the opponents of plant biotechnology have exercised a far more significant degree of “control”. Very few of the possible “GMO” crop options have ever been commercialized in either the developed or developing world.
INFOGRAPHIC: Are GMOs Safe?
Are GMOs Safe? The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NAS) researched this very question and concluded: Yes, GMOs are safe. Check out this infographic that details how more than 20 scientists, researchers, agricultural and industry experts reviewed over 20 years of data since GMOs were introduced, including nearly 900 studies and publications, animal studies, allergenicity testing and North American and European health data.
6 Ways GMOs Make Agriculture More Environmentally Friendly
This post was originally published on GMO Answers' Medium Page. Contrary to common myths, GMOs and the sustainable farming practices often used with them, significantly help to reduce our environmental footprint and preserve our natural resources. Today, through advances in crop biotechnology, GMOs like drought-tolerant corn can help farmers minimize losses associated with extreme weather events.
How Wrong Is The Latest "Dirty Dozen List?" - Biology Fortified, Inc.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) says that it “helps protect your family from pesticides.” The purpose of this post is to “help protect your family from dangerously misleading information from the EWG.” Each year since 1991, the USDA has been publishing the results from a large-scale pesticide residue monitoring program called the Pesticide Data Program (PDP). Each year, a different set of crops is chosen and samples are purchased from regular stores and tested.
Buying organic food to avoid pesticides? You may want to reconsider | Genetic Literacy Project
[Editor’s note: The Environmental Working Group released its “dirty dozen” list of pesticides on March 8, 2017. EWG is highly critical of conventional agriculture, claiming farmers’ use of ‘dangerous pesticides’ poses substantial health risks. The organization urges consumers to buy organic food, which it claims uses less pesticides.
How are GMO foods regulated?
This is a great question. Let me start by providing a bit of historical context. Most industries that are regulated have a history of past environmental or health problems that precipitated the need for governmental oversight in the first place. In the case of crops improved by biotechnology, the regulations were put in place well before any such crops were commercialized, with the express purpose of ensuring that this promising technology would not cause problems.
The Many Ways Farmers Control Pests
Whether a farmer is growing in an organic or conventional system, his or her crop needs to be protected from damage from plant pests (insects, fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, weeds…). To fail to minimize pest damage leads to inefficient use of scarce resources like prime farm land, water, or inputs. The quality and safety of the final products can also be compromised.
Steve Savage: Support companies that support our planet
Tis the season of political uncertainty, environmental concern and the holiday season. What can you do to have peace of mind and make an environmental difference this holiday season? Support companies and organizations that care! In my opinion, there are two organizations that act as a clearinghouses for companies and help consumers decide which organizations to support as conscious consumers; 1% for the Planet and B Lab.
Non-GMO label lies to consumers, says plant scientist
You may have noticed more and more food items being marketed as “Non-GMO Certified.” As Americans, we are familiar with food being sold for what it is not, so we don’t think much about the fundamental absurdity of this new labeling. After decades of being sold “non-fat,” “zero cholesterol” or more recently “gluten-free,” this looks like just one more marketing claim. In fact, the non-GMO label is fundamentally different because it is based on an entirely false assumption.
Why I Don't Buy Organic, And Why You Might Not Want To As Well
By all rights I should be an enthusiastic advocate and consumer of organic. I was a child of the generation influenced by “Silent Spring.” I was a dues-paying member of the Wilderness Society in high school. I grew up helping my beloved grandfather in his organic garden in the 1960s. Some of our best friends in the late 1970s were pioneers in the development of the commercial organic industry.
The Productivity Of Organic Farming In The US: Mind The Gap
The productivity of organic farming is typically lower than that of comparable “conventional” farms. This difference is sometimes debated, but a recent USDA survey of organic agriculture demonstrates that commercial organic in the U.S. has a significant yield . I compared 2014 survey data from organic growers with overall agricultural yield statistics for that year on a crop by crop, state by state basis. The picture that emerges is clear - organic yields are mostly lower.
The Productivity Of Organic Farming In The US: Mind The Gap
The productivity of organic farming is typically lower than that of comparable “conventional” farms. This difference is sometimes debated, but a recent USDA survey of organic agriculture demonstrates that commercial organic in the U.S. has a significant yield gap. I compared 2014 survey data from organic growers with overall agricultural yield statistics for that year on a crop by crop, state by state basis. The picture that emerges is clear - organic yields are mostly lower.
A Closer Look At Organic Pesticides In California
The mineral-based pesticides that are approved for organic include sulfur, lime-sulfur, and various forms of copper. Together these materials comprise 34% of the pounds used but only 12% of the area treated. That is because these are relatively high use-rate materials (~2 to 25 pounds/acre). Sulfur has been used as a pesticide since ancient times.
Who Controls The Food Supply?
Who has actually has the control? Maybe not who you think. Certainly not Pinky and the Brain. (The serious part of this post originally appeared on A common anti-GMO narrative is that large international companies seek to “control the food supply” through patents and the ownership of seed companies. Ironically, the opponents of plant biotechnology have exercised a far more significant degree of “control”.
Pests In Paradise
I learned something very important about crop pests in a most unexpected setting – a paradise-like wilderness area in the Colorado Rockies. It was the summer of 1978 and I had gotten married the year before. This was my first chance to share a favorite place, the Snowmass/Maroon Bells Wilderness Area, with my wife. We backpacked into Snowmass Lake and day-hiked to high passes through huge meadows filled with beautiful wildflowers.
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