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Study finds flavored milk is key for at-school consumption

February 3, 2011

A recent study conducted in 58 schools nationwide found that children choose flavored milk over unflavored milk nearly 70 percent of the time. And when flavored milk was not an option, milk consumption dropped.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy

Retail findings show Americans buying mostly cage-produced eggs

December 15, 2010

Something to ponder while doing the holiday baking: The United States is the fifth-greatest per capita consumer of eggs, at 246 eggs per person each year, according to the International Egg Commission.

Animals and Livestock, Eggs

Teens’ decreased milk consumption puts them, dairy industry at risk

June 10, 2010

In recent years, consumption of dairy products among U.S. teens and preteens has decreased drastically. That not only creates a health risk foryouth, but also has affected demand for milk and other dairy products.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness

Most consumers buy eggs from cage systems

May 20, 2010

A study of retail checkout scanner transactions indicates Americans are buying eggs from farms that use cage housing for their hens by a margin of 40 to one over eggs from cage-free systems.

Animal Welfare, Animals and Livestock, Eggs, Farm Practices

Demonstration horse farm focuses on protecting water quality

May 13, 2010

A new demonstration horse farm in Prince William County is designed to show new farm owners and horse owners how to better protect their watersheds. "The Big Reveal" of the farm is set for June 11 at Oakwood Farm in Gainesville.

Animals and Livestock, Conservation, Equine, Farm Practices

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