Understanding Loss Prevention Through Research: A Blog Post Series
Understanding Loss Prevention Through Research: A Blog Post Series by Kari A. Wozniak For the issue of postharvest loss which still lacks essential information, ADM Institute funded research provides important outcomes about prevention efforts. Key perspectives and learnings will be shared over coming months through a blog post series, ‘Learning from Research’. The people across […]
Innovations through Partnerships: How We’ll Feed More with Less
Innovations through Partnerships: How We’ll Feed More with Less by Steve Sonka You likely wouldn’t meet Randall Hogan, the CEO of Pentair, at the Borlaug Dialogue where scientists, researchers, and practitioners gather to discuss today’s most pressing challenge—how to feed more with fewer resources. Yet this morning, I found myself forwarding an interview about Hogan’s […]
Fostering Discussion on Science and Innovation at the Borlaug Dialogue
Fostering Discussion on Science and Innovation at the Borlaug Dialogue by Kari A. Wozniak Next week, the 2013 Borlaug Dialogue will convene in Des Moines, Iowa, gathering leaders from around the world to discuss cutting edge food security issues. The ADM Institute will contribute by fostering discussion at its breakfast side event titled, “The Role […]
Postharvest Loss and the Power of 3
Postharvest Loss and the Power of 3 by Kari A. Wozniak As of late this summer, the ADM Institute is a partner of an innovative initiative called “The Power of 3: Food, Water, and Energy”, with the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and others. This partnership unites the strengths of industry and academia behind a […]
A Story of Loss: The Dynamics of Postharvest Loss Prevention
A Story of Loss: The Dynamics of Postharvest Loss Prevention by Grace R. Kenney As the world’s population continues to grow, the challenge of feeding a growing population becomes more crucial. The capacity to feed an additional two billion people will need to be achieved in the next two or three decades, and currently there […]
Sustainable Prevention of Postharvest Loss
Sustainable Prevention of Postharvest Loss by Steve Sonka When it comes to preventing postharvest loss, we know certain things. We know that reliable data is lacking, and that measurement is key to overcoming the data impediment. We also know that historically, data has been too expensive to gather, although with 21st century technology there is […]
ADM Institute for the Prevention of Postharvest Loss: Measurement and Technology Development Videos
ADM Institute for the Prevention of Postharvest Loss: Measurement and Technology Development Videos The ADM Institute published a blog post on the AgriLinks Knowledge-Driven International Development (KDID) site about the benefits and obstacles of conducting international research on measurement and technology development. Three researcher videos were highlighted as well. http://agrilinks.kdid.org/blog/adm-institute-prevention-postharvest-loss-measurement-and-technology-development-videos
Innovation in Measurement: Perspective and Practice
Innovation in Measurement: Perspective and Practice by Steve Sonka Growing up on an Iowa dairy farm, I was introduced to the need to measure, even if informally, at an early age. In those days, we had to carry the (hopefully full) bucket of milk from the cow to the can where we collected the milk. […]
Food Security, Postharvest Loss, and Henry Kissinger
Food Security, Postharvest Loss, and Henry Kissinger by Steve Sonka The issue of global food security has recently reemerged as an important societal concern. Factors such as the prospect of needing to feed an additional two billion people in the next two or three decades, the presence today of nearly 870 million people who are […]
Preventing Postharvest Loss Seminar: Resources From Webinar Participants
Preventing Postharvest Loss Seminar: Resources From Webinar Participants In March 2013, the ADM Institute participated in a webinar hosted by USAID Agrilinks called Preventing Postharvest Loss from Field to Market. Director Steve Sonka discussed the importance of measurement and innovation in reducing loss, stating, “you can’t change what you don’t measure”. Sonka was joined by Bob […]
