USDA invests $152 million in Iowa rural development

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced more than $150 million in investments for nearly 20 rural development projects in Iowa. Speaking at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines Saturday, Rollins said rural prosperity is a national security issue. “This unprecedented, coordinated rural development project will help boost the rural economies, develop rural…Continue Reading

Rollins says funding for ag research remains a priority for administration

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains committed to supporting research and development. Speaking with reporters in Nebraska on Saturday, she told Brownfield some funding for university research was frozen by the Department of Government Efficiency. “We would immediately work with the White House to unleash those funds, so that has been the…Continue Reading

Getting more veggies in kids’ diets

Vegetables by Bayer and DNO Produce are teaming up to promote healthy eating habits among school-aged children.  Alex DiNovo, president of DNO Produce, says the mission is to increase access, exposure, and education around fresh fruits and vegetables.  He says their new broccoli chips are doing just that. AUDIO: Healthy Living on healthy eating habits…Continue Reading

More nutrition and less food waste

Innovation in plant breeding has allowed companies like Bayer to develop seed solutions that help farmers and consumers.  Jenny Maloney, director of external engagement with Bayer Vegetable Seeds, says that’s how Bayer’s High Rise broccoli was developed. AUDIO: Healthy Living on long-stem broccoli The post More nutrition and less food waste appeared first on Brownfield…Continue Reading

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