You’re staying home. You’re washing your hands. You’re avoiding large gatherings. In addition to taking all the steps to follow crucial safety guidelines for yourself and your family, what can we do to help the individuals and communities affected by…
As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread around the globe, there are concerns about its affect on food production, food supply, and availability. The pandemic has affected nearly everyone, some more profoundly than others. It has changed many aspects of…
Feed ingredients can account for up to two thirds of the cost of raising livestock. It is important to make sure those investments are quality for the health of the animal as well as for the health of the final…
During this unprecedented period of economic uncertainty, U.S. pork exports posted the 3rd largest month on record in February of this year. In fact, U.S. pork exports had been on an upswing, soaring to new records in 2019, reaching nearly…
Beer is the 3rd most popular drink in the world. Water and tea rank 1 and 2. As far as alcoholic beverages, beer is the most widely consumed. Beer brewing predates written language, making it as old as human history.…
Sugar was first produced from sugarcane plants in northern India just after the 1st century CE. Originally, people chewed the sugarcane raw to extract its sweetness. Then, methods to extract the sugar cane juice led to the domestication of the…
Nuts are a favorite food and cooking additive around the world. We love our nuts spiced and toasted in the winter months, as a garnish for salads in the summer, and as a flavoring for stir-fry recipes anytime. Yes, nuts…
We know nuts. We love nuts. Here are some fun facts about nuts – some you may know; others may surprise you… Peanuts aren’t nuts They are actually legumes. They once thought to be best avoided during pregnancy because of…
The Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has now claimed over 1,000 lives in mainland China since its outbreak late last year. Coronavirus is a large family of viruses that affect the respiratory system. The virus exhibits symptoms from mild/moderate colds to lower-respiratory…
Americans will be “winging it” during the Big Game! The chicken sandwich may have won 2019, but the chicken wing will still reign supreme over the big game in 2020. The National Chicken Council (NCC) released its annual Chicken Wing…
