by Luis Contreras | Jan 19, 2025 | Organic Food
The debate about the health of the American agro-food system has been a topic of interest in recent years. The “Western diet,” consisting of processed and ultra-processed foods, is not beneficial to health. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
by Luis Contreras | Dec 18, 2024 | Organic Food
The standard American diet is one of the leading causes of obesity and related illnesses. Americans consume excessive saturated fats, refined grains, and added sugars while eating fewer vegetables, fruits, whole grains, dairy products, and healthy fats. According...
by Luis Contreras | Nov 19, 2024 | Organic Food
As organic food becomes an increasingly popular trend, it fundamentally impacts many people’s lives, including Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Generation Y and Z. Some people claim that paying a higher price for organic food is worthwhile because of its...
by Luis Contreras | Oct 14, 2024 | Agribusiness
Agriculture has been an essential part of the United States since its foundation. In the 19th century, settlers moved westward across America. Today, according to the USDA, we have 900 million acres of agricultural land, accounting for 40% of our land, and our...
by Luis Contreras | Sep 26, 2024 | Agribusiness
Since March 2018, the United States and China have been engaged in a trade war with significant repercussions for international markets. The U.S. government has adopted a tariff-based strategy to counter China’s growing global economic influence. The Trump...
