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Even as consumption of plant-based milk alternatives increases, newly published research shows that most milk alternatives come up short when stacked against the nutritional completeness of real dairy milk. This science in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that milk alternatives were generally lower in protein and saturated fatty acids than dairy milk, with high variability in added sugars content. In fact, the data discovered a high nutritional variability between alternative milk product categories, as well as within the categories themselves (meaning not all oat milks deliver the same nutritional values). Current dietary guidance primarily relies…

Ranching and beef experts and foodies: How do you pronounce “wagyu”? The word has some interesting regional differences in how it’s said, but according to the game show Jeopardy!, there is a right way … and a wrong way. After a contestant sounded it out like way-gu and was deemed incorrect by the game show’s host, a firestorm erupted on social media. The clue that led to wagyu was: “The name of this cattle breed prized for its marbled beef literally means ‘Japanese Cow.’” After contestant Meredith Miller’s response, host Ken Jennings said, “So close. You didn’t have a ‘y.’…

Pork producers from Virginia, North Carolina, and Iowa announced a donation of $100,000 worth of pork products, equivalent to 54,000 pounds, to the Capital Area Food Bank. “We strive to make sure we’re distributing healthy, nutritious food to our neighbors in need every day, and that includes protein products like pork,” Emily Laur-Bader, director of corporate partnerships at the Capital Area Food Bank, said in the wake of Monday’s donation. “This amazing donation is hugely helpful to us to ensure families in our region can access the food they need to thrive.” The $100K Pork Chop Challenge is a contest…

After the Josephine County Fairgrounds in Oregon saw its pig pens dismantled and removed over the weekend, just two weeks before the fair’s start, 4-H members and parents were relieved to see them returned Tuesday morning. The pens were escorted back by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Department after being taken by the Josephine County 4-H Association. “Volunteers and children with local agricultural programs were on hand at the Josephine County Fairgrounds to unload and set up the pens this morning,” a news release from Josephine County said. “Swine pens were removed from the Josephine County Fairgrounds July 21 by members…

A Kansas man accused of devising a scheme to steal from Montana and Wyoming ranchers who were trying to find hay to feed their livestock during a drought admitted to a fraud charge last week, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Jory D. Parks, 43, of Logan, Kansas, was arraigned on and pleaded guilty to an information charging him with wire fraud. Parks faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. A sentencing date will be set before U.S. District Judge Susan Watters. Parks was released pending further proceedings. In…

Ruidoso Downs Race Track in New Mexico has reached an agreement with state racing officials and Downs of Albuquerque owner Paul Blanchard to relocate the rest of the 2024 racing season to Albuquerque. “We appreciate Chairman Billy Smith and Mr. Blanchard for their cooperation,” General Manager Rick Baugh told Ruidoso News. “We are all coordinating to do what is best for New Mexico’s racing industry.” Ruidoso Downs had to cancel five races on Saturday, and the entire race card on Sunday, due to flash flooding that severely damaged the track and two nearby bridges. The race track and casino are…

Just about everyone has heard of the “food dollar,” which represents $1 spent on food in the United States. There are lots of costs to producing food and many different businesses and people have a hand in getting our food from the farm to the store. Looking at the breakdown of the food dollar shows us where the money we spend on food truly goes. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are three different ways to break down the food dollar, which describe different aspects of the food supply chain. And we can learn different things from each…

This past semester, students at Tennessee Tech University got the chance to assist local farmers while getting hands-on experience during the Agricultural Machinery and Tractors class offered by Tech’s School of Agriculture. Led by Abdul Momin, assistant professor of agriculture engineering technology, students attended lectures on the interior workings of common farm equipment and then went on to apply this knowledge to diagnose and fix real machinery. These broken tractors came from farmers in the region who, in return, received their repaired machines back for no labor cost to them. “The students have to figure out why the tractor is…

Top Third Ag Marketing helps farmers become better agricultural marketers with the goal of marketing crops and livestock in the top third of prices. Mark Gold and his team provide AGDAILY.com with the latest information and a look ahead in their audio commentary. Listen here! https://www.agdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/top-third-agdaily-2024-07-22.mp3 The post Markets in Minutes: Top Third looks ahead for week of July 22, 2024 appeared first on AGDAILY.

President Joe Biden’s announcement to withdraw from the reelection race was both expected and surprising. Despite increasing pressure for the elderly president to bow out, he had persistently pledged to continue his campaign. It’s been over half a century since an incumbent president opted not to pursue a second term. And with Biden’s official exit, the focus now shifts to the implications for the nation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stated that Biden will be remembered as one of the nation’s most significant presidents. Just hours after Biden announced his decision on Sunday, Vilsack released a statement praising him for his…