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Beef Up Your Children’s Nutrition Intake
California Ag Today
According to nutrition experts, many children- especially teenagers- are falling short on key nutrients found in animal proteins such as iron and vitamins B6 and B12. Executive Director of Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Shalene McNeill, joins us.
Wheat Yield Contest Winners and Avian Influenza Losses Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
A record-setting year for the National Wheat Yield Contest dominated by PNW growers, and avian influenza losses near record.
Where There's School Lunch, There's Ag in the School
Southeast Regional Ag News
Diane Pratt-Heavner, director of media relations with the School Nutrition Association, says farmers have played a big part in nutritious school meals for a long time.
Beef Up Your Children’s Nutrition Intake
California Ag Today
According to nutrition experts, many children- especially teenagers- are falling short on key nutrients found in animal proteins such as iron and vitamins B6 and B12. Executive Director of Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Shalene McNeill, joins us.
Healthy Soil, Healthy Food
Southeast Regional Ag News
A recent scholarly movement is linking soil health not only to plant health but also to food nutrition.
10.4% of U.S. Households are Food Insecure
Southeast Regional Ag News
With a national range of 5.4% to 15.3%, how does the southeast compare?
Ag Groups to White House Conference and Beef Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Twelve ag groups request seat at table for White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and U.S. beef exports higher again in July.
Florida Trade Act Investigation and U.S. Beef Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Florida's Congressional delegation files Section 301 petition on behalf of state's fruit and vegetable growers, and U.S. beef exports higher in July.
Accessibility to Dairy in Schools and USDA's Organic Transition Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
As kids head back to school, dairy and nutrition advocates encourage us to remember dairy, and USDA announces new Organic Transition Initiative.
Sustainable Winegrowing Program and Farmers Market Growth Slows
The Agribusiness Update
Winegrape growers in San Joaquin County embrace holistic farming approach, and the growth in the number of Farmers Markets has slowed.
Everglades Ag Area Clean Water and Farmers Market Growth Slows
The Agribusiness Update
Florida farmers in the Everglades Ag Area are praised for their clean water, and the growth of farmers markets has slowed.
Congress Farm Bill Review and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
Congress continues its review of next year's Farm Bill, and the National Average gas prices drops below $4.50.
Seeds for Bees Cover Crops and 4th of July Cookout Costs More
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers planting cover crops in Seeds for Bees program, and your 4th of July cookout is going to cost you more.
Maximizing Your Fertility Investment
Southeast Regional Ag News
The crop is in the ground. Josh Byford of Helena Agri-Enterprises explains how to maximize your fertility investment as the season progresses.
Vilsack: More Diversity Could Prevent Future Formula Shortages
California Ag Today
Last show Corryn covered what’s being done currently to stock grocery store shelves again. This time, she's going to dive a little deeper. Let’s start with why this happened.
Meat Poultry Special Investigator Condemned and UN talks with Russia about Ports
The Agribusiness Update
The NCBA condemns the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act approved by House Ag Committee, and the U.N. talks with Russian about opening Ukraine ports for grain exports.
Georgia Firefly Protection and Rural Land Market Continues Surge
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia is asking everyone to protect firefly habitat, and Rural land market continues to surge.
California Water Rights Certification and USDA Updates 3 Crop Insurance Options
The Agribusiness Update
California offers water diversion certification to ag producers, and USDA updates three key crop insurance options.