The Institute of Medicine suggests that approximately 10 to 35 percent of your daily total calories should come from protein, and of that protein, they recommend about 20 to 30 grams per meal to help maintain muscle mass and function.

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Median income trends in rural America are among the data points presented in USDA's latest report on rural areas. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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While some progress has been made in stabilizing the farm economy through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, recent numbers show that farmers still need help. Faith Parum, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said farm losses continue to pile up.

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Momentum is building with the “Taste What Pork Can Do®” consumer brand campaign. José de Jesús, the assistant vice president of consumer marketing with the National Pork Board, says ground pork is gaining traction as a flavorful whole-food option for everyday meals.

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It’s been more than chilly. North Dakota State University Extension's Karl Hoppe explains the importance of feed for cattle in generating energy and body heat to combat extreme cold conditions.

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a dividing line for temperatures and nationwide below normal precipitation are in the weather forecast for the period of January 28 to February 3.

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The recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans contained some good news for U.S. livestock producers, especially beef. Dr. Shalene McNeil, executive director of nutrition, science, health, and wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, was excited by the new guidelines.

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Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in agriculture from around the region.

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