The heart of the wheat kernel: Episode 125

By Michele Payn | March 21, 2024 |

OSU wheat breeder Dr. Brett Carver confirms wheat is not GMO, gluten hasn’t changed in centuries, and the real cause of sensitivity may be FODMAPs – not gluten. Essential science for dietitians and agricultural organizations navigating wheat and gluten misinformation.

The art & science of farming citrus: Episode 124

By Michele Payn | March 4, 2024 |

Rich in vitamin C and flavonoids, many citrus varieties have earned their place on our breakfast tables, squeezed into our water (and cocktails), and in our favorite American recipes. There is both art and science in growing citrus that is in demand as part of our nutrition.

A.I. in your food (cattle, not computers): Episode 122

By Michele Payn | February 5, 2024 |

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.

Separating fact from fiction in food & farming: Episode 118

By Michele Payn | December 4, 2023 |

Grocery store costs are crazy, but what costs have gone up on farms? Are fields sprayed with “such harsh pesticides” that workers can’t enter the fields? Is hydroponic farming the wave of the future when it comes to leafy greens? Should you be worried about lead in soil? Michele helps Nicole separate fact from fiction on these topics and more.

Talking turkey – hormones, breasts, nutrition: Episode 117

By Michele Payn | November 20, 2023 |

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.