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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Some in the nutrition research space argue a lack of federal focus and funding on nutrition could hinder the Dietary Guideline Advisory Committee's ability to address key issues impacting American’s health like ultra-processed foods.
In this joint opinion piece, Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs with the International Dairy Foods Association, and Stephanie Goodwin, director of nutrition policy with Danone North America, explore the benefits of the new qualified health claim for yogurt.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is announcing the first $300 million in awards to commodity groups today under a $1.2 billion trade promotion initiative he’s funding through his Commodity Credit Corporation spending authority.
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s examination of which foods make up a healthy diet has the potato industry worried that the legendary spud will lose its status as a vegetable and thus a favored position in federal nutrition programs.
Through its first three years, the Biden administration has been moving – quickly in some cases, more slowly in others – to implement its regulatory agenda, the success of which will depend in large part on what happens in 2024.
The House debates a bill this week that’s intended to get kids drinking whole milk at school, while GOP congressional leaders continue trying to find a deal that could tie border security measures to funding for Ukraine and Israel.
The research, education and outreach arm of the wheat industry has joined forces with USDA’s chief nutrition guidance initiative to promote resources for a healthy diet.
New information from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service suggests eating the recommended daily amount of vegetables has a positive correlation with an adult's mental health.
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