The AgriNutrition Edge Report
The AgriNutrition Edge Report is designed to bring you practical and personal insights about current topics, regulations and studies about food across the value chain…from production to preparation along with consumer insights from you and me! As a 6th generation farm owner, dairy farmer’s daughter and registered dietitian, my intention is to bring perspectives from the ground up while also showcasing those that provide the food on our tables: our farmers and ranchers. Enjoy!
2022 Issue 1: Move Over GMO — Bioengineered is the New Label in Town
Happy New Year! The first 2022 issue of The AgriNutrition Edge Report is out with a focus on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new national bioengineered label, which is designed to supersede non-GMO standards enacted by individual states. Read about how this new...
2021 Issue 13: Tracking Trends for 2022 — It’s Vintage with a Technology Twist
It’s that time of the year when we juggle our energy between the holiday season and the year-end rush to finish the long list of 2021 projects. We reflect on disruptions experienced during the past two years, while simultaneously celebrating our resiliency and...
2021 Issue 12: Our Holiday Meals — Pricey But Truly Priceless
We are starting to regain some normality to the holidays but amid our anticipation, looming headlines about the price of food hit us in the face and pocketbook. Regardless of the media source, there is a consistent theme: our Thanksgiving dinner (and future holiday...
2021 Issue 11: Time to Reset Our Expectations? Let’s Be Realistic, Resilient and Respectful
From families visiting apple orchards and pumpkin patches to combines humming late at night in corn and soy bean fields, it’s harvest time across the country. This year, among the fruits of our labor is the reality of supply chain snafus. Shortages and rising costs...
2021 Issue 10: What Will It Take to Eat More Fruits & Veggies? Recognize There Is a Problem!
With fall in the air and the summer break behind us, it’s time to “meet at the table” and highlight a month full of food celebrations, including National Family Meals MonthTM, National Food Safety Education Month, National Fruits & Veggies Month, and National...
2021 Issue 9: The Water Reality — Bright Green Lawns or Food on the Table?
We are in the midst of summer with farmers markets and backyard gardens bursting with fresh vegetables and fruit. For those of us on the east coast, rain or the lack thereof has not been a major issue, but on the west coast, the situation is not the same. Drought and...
2021 Issue 8: Get the Facts: Dairy Is Not the Enemy
It's National Dairy Month and an important time to remember that today, more than ever, dairy farmers are committed to providing quality care for their animals to ensure the best product is produced in the most sustainable way. Since 2008, the dairy industry has been...
2021 Issue 7: With the Rise of Plant-Based Milks, Is It Time to Say “Move Over Cows”?
Growing up on a dairy farm, I had two options for milk, whole milk with cream on top or without. Today is a different story. With the advancement of technology and the constant drumbeat of environmental and health concerns about cow’s milk expressed by some, the dairy...
2021 Issue 6: Earth Day: We Can Make a Difference! Be Part of the Solution
The first Earth Day was celebrated 51 years ago by few and with little fanfare across the food and ag communities. Fast forward to 2021, and concerns about our environment — climate change, greenhouse gas, food waste, sustainability — are no longer addressed by just a...
2021 Issue 5: Sustainability Starts At Home! It’s Time to Get Serious About Food Waste
The numbers may vary but the facts are real. We waste food! It’s estimated we waste between 30 and 40% of the food supply or nearly 40 million tons of food in the United States every year. Breaking down the numbers, that is equal to 80 billion pounds of food or...