Farmers and Ranchers Nationwide Call on Congress to Pass a Strong, Bipartisan Farm Bill Supporting Agriculture and Rural Communities National Farmers Union (NFU) today launched a Week of Action in Washington and across the country to tell Congress it must take quick...
Written by: Mary Robinson, RD, LDN Mary is a registered dietitian and licensed registered dietitian/nutritionist with a passion in nutrition education. Mary loves helping individuals find the most nutritious choice for their lifestyle through teaching classes, health...
Did you know the grapefruit was born out of a botanical accident in Barbados during the 1700s, as a natural hybrid between the sweet orange and pomelo? This cross-pollination happened without human intervention, creating a fruit that was initially called the...
Written by: Johnny von Einem, Senior Media Officer, University of Adelaide Consumers who are conscious of their nutrition exhibit behaviours that significantly reduce food waste, even more so than those whose behaviour is driven by sustainability concerns, according...
Written by: Meredith Bauer, Senior Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFAS Communications University of Florida researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more...
If you feel like it’s a struggle to get the entire family together for a meal, it might be time to put fun back on the menu. A little creativity and a few favorite ingredients are all it takes to bring back family mealtime and spend precious moments at the table....
Written by: Marianne Stein, Media Communications Specialist, Office of Marketing Communications, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignWhen West Virginia recently banned seven artificial food dyes in...
Written by: Julie Rafferty As scientists seek to unravel the intricate potential connections between nutrition and the aging brain, a new study from researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University is shedding...
Written by:Jennifer Schmiel, RDN, LDN Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian with 25 years of experience in a variety of clinical and administrative settings. She loves cooking and is passionate about sharing simple, quick recipes with her customers and showing how fruits...
Written by: Lisa Schmitz, Iowa State University NewsInnovation At Work: Helping Iowa Farmers Uncover Greater Gains, Success With Sustainability FEATURE IMAGE: For AJ and Kellie Blair, success is rooted in hands-on research and partnerships. Credit: Matt Van Winkle,...
