As Carbon Dioxide Levels Rise, Major Crops Are Losing Nutrients
Ever thought about the health of the plants and other products that we consume? What about the factors that make the foods we consume healthy? And can we make these foods healthier? Or even more unhealthy? USDA scientists are studying the effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) on plant health and they have found startling information. While plants need CO2 to […]
Read MoreNew app goes beyond the nutrition label to give shoppers more health, allergy information
Reading food labels can be difficult for even the most experienced foodie - however a new app is making it easier for consumers to understand the health information associated with the foods that they eat. Learn more about this new innovative technology in an article by WWMT below: (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A new app can help shoppers learn more about […]
Read MoreWhat’s Monsanto Doing with a Dietitian?
Many of us have heard of a dietitian and we most often associate it with health, wellness and trips to the doctor. However, many large companies also have in house dietitians. But what do they do exactly? And why would a large company have one? Learn about the role of Monsanto's in-house dietitian in the excerpt below: Most people know […]
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Food Animal Veterinarian
Overview Food Animal Veterinarians are responsible for the care of animals that are raised for food production and human consumption. They provide medical care consisting of research, diagnoses, and prevention. What responsibilities will I have? Provide health care for livestock, and possibly laboratory animals Examine animals to determine nature of illness or injury Diagnose and treat injuries Monitor animal performance […]
Read MoreView AllAnimal Science
Overview Animal Science is the study of the biology of animals that are under the control of humankind. Animal Biotechnologists are responsible for researching how nutrients in feed and/or animal reproductive processes impact animal health. They then create methods for more efficient production using their research findings. What responsibilities will I have? Disseminate technical information to veterinarians or related animal health […]
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Dr. Taylor Wallace
Taylor C. Wallace, PhD, CFS, FACN is a Principal Consultant at the Think Healthy Group and a Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University. Prior to founding the Think Healthy Group, Dr. Wallace served as the Senior Director of Science Policy and Government Relations at the National Osteoporosis Foundation and previously in senior leadership […]
Read MoreView AllDr. Celeste Clark
Dr. Celeste A. Clark is a retired senior executive of Kellogg Company where she was a member of the Global Executive Management Team, and had an accomplished career spanning nearly 35 years in the food industry. She was responsible for leading the development and implementation of health, nutrition and regulatory science initiatives, and working globally to ensure consistency in approach and implementation within regulatory guidelines. One […]
Read MoreView AllOlga Bolden-Tiller
Dr. Olga U. Bolden-Tiller serves as the Head of the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (DAES) at Tuskegee University (TU). She holds a BS degree in Agricultural Sciences (Animal Sciences) from Fort Valley State University (1997) and a PhD degree in Animal Sciences (Reproductive Biology) from the University of Missouri-Columbia where she matriculated as an USDA-National Needs Fellow. Following […]
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Mead Johnson Nutrition
Mead Johnson was founded in 1905 by Edward Mead Johnson, Sr. – a father whose own son suffered from serious feeding problems and who wanted to create products that would help people lead healthier lives. For more than a century, Mead Johnson has led the way in developing safe, high-quality, innovative nutrition products. We continue to push the boundaries of […]
Read MoreView AllCargill
Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. Together with farmers, customers, governments and communities, we help people thrive by applying our insights and over 150 years of experience. We have 150,000 employees in 70 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where […]
Read MoreView AllNational FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 649,355 student members as part of 7,859 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is supported by 225,891 alumni members in 1,934 local Alumni chapters throughout the U.S. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of […]
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