…eat a record 93 pounds of chicken per person in 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. However, fewer survey respondents are citing health benefits as the reason they…
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
…require those workers to have health insurance. A press release from the House Judiciary Committee says the H-2C program would be available to temporary and year-round agricultural employers. The release…
Nutritional Value of Potato Skins
…with iron, the meat and skin of a potato provide an abundance of key minerals that lend to the overall health of muscle contraction and nerve transmission. I’m Cathy Isom……
Cherries Play Important Role in Your Health
…Important Role in Your Health Despite being higher in sugar than fruits like fresh cranberries or raspberries, whole cherries are really very low on the glycemic index. They’ve been shown…
A Little Fruit Packing a Healthy Punch
…Healthy Punch Both dark and sweet cherries offer a large amount of sweet flavor, antioxidants and are a good source of fiber. They’re also a healthier choice of sugar than…
A Healthy Delicious Look at Cashews
…creamy and rich alternative to dairy products. They also possess a multitude of health benefits. Such as fighting heart disease and promoting strong bones, They’re a healthy source of fat…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure
…and E. coli contamination, which poses serious public health threats. This project will alleviate the health problems and extend public water service to 124 residential and three non-residential users in…
Valley Ventures Accelerator Fueling Innovation; Accepting Fall Applications
…managers can better track and monitor health and activity throughout the dairy. The company’s founder and CEO, Melissa Brandao, has worked the past decade on the development of specialty agriculture…
Former GMA Members Create New Food Lobby
…Unilever United States. In the announcement, the coalition says it is focused on “driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities,…
USDA Announces Japan to Accept Exports of U.S. Sheep and Goat Meat
…with international public and animal health standards. These terms will allow U.S. exports of sheep and goat meat to resume. Last year, Japan imported $169 million in sheep and goat…
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field as FDA Makes Regulatory Land Grab
…holds tremendous food safety and animal health and welfare promise for U.S. pork. It is an emerging innovation that allows for simple changes to be made within a pig’s native…
Organic Foods Set to Continue Growing
…to more than $320 billion. The reason for the explosive growth is largely due to the development of health-conscious customers. Organic products are in very high demand for those concerned…
Study Finds Lean Red Meat Can Support Healthy Hearts
…heart health indicators improved with a Mediterranean-style eating pattern.” The study concluded that adults who are overweight or moderately obese people may improve multiple cardiometabolic disease risk factors by adopting…
Kansas Announces Pilot Disease Traceability Program for Cattle
…industry has taken the lead in this important project that will enhance our ability to protect cattle health here and across the nation,” Colyer says. Kansas beef producers, as well…