Rural Health
Dr. Jeffrey Gold discussed stroke symptoms, prevention and the importance of seeking treatment quickly.
Farms should identify key roles and begin leadership succession planning well ahead of any transitions—expected or unexpected.
Elizabeth Duncan discusses tonight’s ‘ProtectHer: The Weight We Carry,’ Nationwide’s commitment to mental health advocacy, and the importance of these talks in farming communities.
The state-level focus is split between labeling and sales restrictions.
Mental Health Nurse Kathleen Jemmett says people should not be afraid to reach out for help.
USDA Elevates “Plant Not Plastic” Initiative and Supports Buying American Cotton Act
Dr. Jeffrey Gold says health officials continue monitoring outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
University of Wisconsin-Madison’s John Shutske says simple safety habits can help prevent some of agriculture’s most common injuries.
Congressman Mark Messmer discusses the Farm Bill, rural investment priorities, Prop 12, and support for farmers facing economic pressure.
Rayburn Electric Cooperative’s Chris Anderson discusses rapid AI data center expansion, mounting pressure on the electric grid, and impacts on agriculture and rural communities.
Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation shares how teens are helping fuel stronger demand for traditional U.S. dairy products.
For dairy producers, that could help support fluid milk use in cafeterias, breakfast programs, and other child nutrition settings.
Rural Health Matters: Nebraska Doctors Monitor 18 Americans Linked to the Hantavirus Cruise Outbreak
Dr. Jeffrey Gold discusses the recent hantavirus outbreak linked to a South American cruise ship and Nebraska’s monitoring efforts on this week’s Rural Health Matters.
Practical changes to retailer stocking standards promote more options all while reducing fraud and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Dr. Jeffrey Gold joins us on Rural Health Matters to discuss the early warning signs of arthritis, the challenges facing rural populations, and steps individuals can take to manage joint health.
The goal is to start conversations and connect farmers with help when they need it.