Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

The sweet potato has special seasonal or fast-food application in the industrialized world, but in many parts of the wor... Read more

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, has been used as a non-selective (kills all plants) herbicid... Read more

While the technologies of genetic engineering are quite commonplace, it was not always the case.  The scientists that bl... Read more

As of 3/11/2020 COVID-19 is emerging as a significant health threat worldwide.  This pandemic is on the rise, and public... Read more

Tweet Sickle cell disease is an inherited condition that predominantly affects people of African descent. The disease ... Read more

The herbicide glyphosate has been used for over 40 years and is a relatively safe and effective method to control weeds ... Read more

When we think about corn, we usually think about sweet corn.  It is a departure from its cousins that are grown on the v... Read more

Dr. Stuart Smyth is no stranger to anyone that has watched social media.  As a leading ag economist he has consistently ... Read more

The diamondback moth is a formidable agricultural pest, causing tremendous losses on farms and requiring significant cul... Read more

The herbicide glyphosate has been in use for over 40 years.  It is non-selective (kills all plants), it is inexpensive a... Read more

Other areas swimming in myth and misinformation involve our pets.  Domesticated animals are part of our lives, and there... Read more

The war against agricultural biotechnology shifted in the last several years.  Carefully constructed steps by those oppo... Read more

Understanding animal stress is important for many reasons.  If we know how the animal brain responds to change it helps ... Read more

The genomics era has generated tremendous data sets, yet the information they reveal is limited by the human biases that... Read more

The future gets closer every day, and many argue that technology will radically change the world for the better in the n... Read more

In today’s podcast we speak with science journalist and author Mark Lynas.  Mark has been a central figure in the discus... Read more

Back in 2012 a paper rocked the scientific community.  The claim was that small RNA molecules in dietary plant products ... Read more

Indoor air is filled with hazardous trace compounds that arise from flooring, furniture, and even showering. While they ... Read more

I’ve dreaded this day.  I have not missed a Saturday in a long time, but after being told to end the series by the insti... Read more

Alfatoxins are a significant threat to human health and world food security.  They are naturally-occurring toxic compoun... Read more