Strawberries are being promoted as an excellent source of folate for pregnant women. The California Strawberry Commission says a new study links folic acid to reduced premature births and that means consumers should be shopping more produce.
The Today Show recently reported about a study that shows folic acid supplements greatly reduced the risk of premature birth. Meanwhile, federal health officials say not enough women are taking those supplements.
Now, a study from researchers at the University of Texas that followed 35,000 pregnant women over four years, found it drastically reduced the chance of premature births, as well.
Folic acid, or folate, helps the body make healthy new cells. Besides occurring naturally in foods like strawberries, it is often used to enrich breads and cereals. But the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that the majority of child-bearing aged women were not meeting their daily requirements.
A commission representative says a serving of eight medium berries offers nearly 9 percent of the daily requirement of folate.
I couldn’t let this opportunity to promote 
I knew the news center was complete when Sheriff Rod Smith, Feedstuffs, walked in.
I attended my first swearing-in ceremony today of the new Beef Board members. Representing the Sec. of Agriculture was Craig Morris, USDA Deputy Administrator of 
I’m sure there are some people here at the Cattle Industry Convention who wish Matthew McConaughey was attending but he’s not. That doesn’t mean we didn’t get to hear from him though.
Cindy saw them in Orlando and now they’re here in Reno with me. The 
The Cattle Industry Convention is now in full swing. It’s a busy place here at the convention center. I sure wish the internet access was better. My AT&T card in my hotel room is much faster. Oh well.
I hope you enjoy our 
I did some very random interviews with cattle producers as they were getting registered this afternoon about what they think of the Beef Checkoff.