Consumer Trust
A.I. in your food (cattle, not computers): Episode 122
Utah cattle producer Brady Blackett explains artificial insemination in cattle, why grass-fed beef isn’t nutritionally superior, how AI improves animal welfare and feed efficiency, and the surprising connection between cattle reproductive science and human fertility medicine.
Read MoreFood labels & nutrition choices driven by dollars: Episode 121
What’s the relationship between front-of-package food labeling and consumer choice, and how can it potentially impact grocery prices? Policies can discourage consumption of less nutrient-dense foods (such as taxation) versus those that focus on access (making more nutritious food more accessible and less nutritious food less accessible), as well as the potential confusion caused by nutrition facts panels, says Dr. Chen Zhen.
Read MoreBuilding up data for dietitians: Episode 120
“You can’t talk about what’s on the plate if you don’t know how it got there.”
As the founder of Build Up Dietitians, Leah McGrath has created a space in which dietitians at all stages in their careers (including students), can learn more about just that – and provides avenues for evidence-based practitioners to gain a better understanding of agriculture practices.
Read MoreGMOs & bacon with a side of bullying: Episode 119
Minnesota hog farmer Wanda Patsche breaks down antibiotic use in pork, GMO crop science, and the real cost of fear-based food labeling — with practical insights for dietitians and agricultural organizations navigating food misinformation.
Read MoreTalking turkey – hormones, breasts, nutrition: Episode 117
Turkey farmer Peter Klaphake explains why turkey labels claiming “hormone-free” are redundant, how antibiotics support animal welfare, and what avian flu really means for farmers and food safety.
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