…that kill family farms, and a half dozen other problems our city dwelling neighbors don’t even begin to understand. No, we don’t like the way Trump talks about women. But…
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
…women. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and University of California, Davis (UC Davis) scientists have found that a higher dose of vitamin D supplement during pregnancy may reduce inflammation. Their…
GMO Article Paints Incomplete Picture
…to GMO technology based on principle, but rather on sound business logic, and overwhelmingly, these men and women have made the determination that GMO technologies make economic sense. The business…
2016 Profiles in Leadership Award Recipient Honored
…first delivered in 1970, more than 1,300 men and women have participated in the program and have become influential leaders and active volunteers in agriculture, government, communities, business and education….
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…the School Breakfast Program; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC); the Summer Food Service Program, and others. Together, these programs comprise America’s…
Agri View: Farmer’s Almanac
…the publication still has helpful and time saving information for the women in the family. You don’t believe me? Buy yourself a copy and try it yourself. You’ll see it…
Cargill Sales and Net Earnings Higher in 2016
…About 100 small, family-owned poultry farms, most led by women, will receive chicks, business training, and access to nutrition expertise and veterinary support. Plans provide for expanding the program over…
World Dairy Expo Kicks off in Madison, WI
…goes to show that women can fit, too; it’s not only a man’s game.” The top finishers in the Intermediate Divisions, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City, Wis., and Grant Fremstad, Westby,…
Mosquito Scents
…which mosquitoes find irresistible. Including pregnant women. Mosquitoes find you less appealing when you’re stationary and tend to go after those who are active and producing body heat. Research also…
Support for Minority and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…Service Action Inc., Ohio, $199,722 Oklahoma Women in Agriculture Association, Oklahoma, $200,000 Langston University, Oklahoma, $187,890 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Oklahoma, $165,823 Common Market Philadelphia Inc., Pennsylvania, $200,000 Center For…
World Dairy Expo® Introduces New Category to Youth Fitting Contest
…Male and Female divisions for the first time this year. “We hope that by lowering the age of the fitting contest and by adding a division for women, that we…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
…of the individuals served by the programs. USDA encourages all eligible women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to seek nomination to serve on the board. For nominating forms and information,…
Farm to School Grants to Increase Local Foods in Schools
…administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that include the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and…
National Mango Board Members Named
…eligible women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to seek nomination for a seat on the National Mango Board. Research and promotion programs are industry-funded, were authorized by Congress, and date…