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On June 2nd, the MyPlate Nutrition Guidance celebrated a big milestone, hitting the ten year mark. MyPlate is an extension of USDA and the Health and Human Service Department's recommended dietary guidelines  for Americans.Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said MyPlate was born out of need to improve consumer understanding about diets and nutrition. ... Read More ...

Decisions made in the November election will have a direct impact on the farming industry, locally, statewide and nationally for years to come, so its important voters are educated on the issues facing farm country before they cast their ballot ...

Social media, love it or hate it, it’s well-known for helping over half of all Americans find new friends, dates, or even significant others.  However, knowing how to surf the web safely is extremely important.  Not only to protect your heart but your pocketbook as well.   AARP’s...

The USDA marked National Ag Day Thursday by rolling out a new web-site aimed at young people.   "It is a platform to showcase the multitude of USDA youth programs. Each one of our agencies is doing some amazing youth programming and education work," said USDA's Youth Program Coordinator Tory Powell.  ...