by Northerly | Jan 9, 2020 | Blog
On a recent episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Bill Nye—wearing his iconic bow tie and a pair of safety goggles—took a blowtorch to a plastic globe. This demonstration about global climate change launched him back into the mainstream arena, though he... 
by Northerly | Dec 19, 2019 | Blog
At Northerly, we’ve seen the evolution of agricultural technology—or AgTech—firsthand for five generations. We’ve seen plenty of advancement over the years. From the open-air tractors where farmers contended with dust and the elements. All the way to the GPS-guided,... 
by Northerly | Dec 5, 2019 | Blog
This year, in fast food joints across the nation, instead of the usual “Would you like fries with that?” customers faced a whole new question: meat or meat substitutes? As plant-based meat alternatives like Impossible and Beyond partnered with fast-food chain giants... 
by Northerly | Nov 21, 2019 | Blog
You wake up and check your smartphone for the weather, the morning news, and your day’s schedule. When your alarm goes off, your thermostat reads your environment and adjusts to keep you comfortable. Using an app on your phone, you’re able to start the coffee... 
by Northerly | Nov 6, 2019 | Blog
When was the last time you shook hands with the farmer who grew your breakfast? If your answer is Never, you’re not alone. According to a 2011 nationwide survey by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, consumers spend plenty of time thinking about food production,... 
by Northerly | Oct 30, 2019 | Blog
Even before 1864, when William Banting published his “Letter on Corpulence”—arguably the world’s first diet book—people around the world have been obsessed with health and diet. In 1028 AD, William the Conqueror touted his all-alcohol diet. Through the 70s and 80s, we... 
