Food Focus

Food Focus

Do you trust the food you put on the table? Producers are responsible for feeding an increasingly hungry world, and American farmers provide the safest and most abundant food supply in the world. Here’s how they ensure everything all of us eat is safe.

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  • Nebraska Volleyball ‘Meats’ Nebraska Beef | Rural Radio Network

    The Nebraska volleyball team recently enjoyed a five-course beef meal organized by Anna Kobza, a digital creator and Ph.D. student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The event, which took place earlier this month, aimed to connect Husker Athletics with Nebraska beef production.

    Kobza’s inspi...

  • Fish en Papillote! | The Dinner Bell

    Looking for a dinner that gets your whole family involved? Use your fresh catch-of-the-day for the foundation of this dinner. Set out an assortment of fresh ingredients and let the creativity run wild as each person builds their own parchment packet of deliciousness.

    In our home, we love to occ...

  • Chocolate Souffle! | The Dinner Bell

    Take your next date night from just okay to What a SOUFFLE! No fancy ingredients necessary to make this elegant dessert for two. Plus, we add the rich complexity of dark chocolate, so let’s take a leap and say it’s healthy!
    What will your friends say the next time they ask what you're making for...

  • Cumin-Lime Chicken Thighs! | The Dinner Bell

    If you're looking to get a' WOW' from those you love at dinnertime, try slipping these cumin-inspired chicken thighs and cauliflower rice into your weekly rotation. Eight ingredients make this a, "YES PLEASE!" in my book. Sometimes we need a break from the usual dinner sidekicks (rice and potatoe...

  • Steak Tips! | The Dinner Bell

    Take your next weeknight meal from ordinary to extraordinary with this recipe for skillet steak tips, Yukon Gold roasted potatoes with Feta and a delicious side salad with a simple homemade vinaigrette.

  • Angel Food Cake! | The Dinner Bell

    Summer is in full swing and fresh berries are everywhere! I can't think of a more delicious companion for fresh berries than angel food cake and fresh whipped cream. Once you see how easy this is to pull together (not to mention heavenly tasting) you'll never reach for the box mix again.

  • Lemony Parmesan Pork Cutlets! | The Dinner Bell

    Everyone wins with this amazing pork tenderloin dish. Only TEN basic pantry staples will make this meal a staple in the weekly rotation.

  • Happy Hour! Strawberry Basil Mule. | The Dinner Bell

    It's strawberry season! Get ready to be everyone's favorite bartender with this strawberry basil simple syrup concoction. From mocktails to cocktails everyone wins with this recipe.

  • Strawberry Muffins! | The Dinner Bell

    The magic behind this muffin is the citrus zest. This time I'm using orange zest, but lemon zest or a combination of the two make for mouth-watering muffins. Whether you love raspberries, strawberries, blueberries or blackberries this muffin recipe is sure to please.

  • Pizza Night! | The Dinner Bell

    Here's an easy pizza recipe with a twist. I use lavash as the base and saute up some spinach and mushrooms for the top. Fast, delicious and dare I say even kinda sorta healthy as far as pizza goes. I hope you enjoy.

  • Sweet Corn vs. Field Corn | Ag PhD

    Sweet corn is what you eat, yet most farmers produce #2 yellow corn. Brian and Darren Hefty explain the differences in today's tasty Farm Basics.

  • Herbicides and Human Safety | Ag PhD

    Darren and Brian Hefty explain how farmers stay safe when using herbicides.

  • GMOs and the COVID Vaccine | Ag PhD

    Darren Hefty explains the similarities of the new COVID vaccine and Bt corn, a GMO crop.

  • Nitrate and Water Quality | Ag PhD

    Darren and Brian Hefty explain how farmers keep fertilizer in their fields and out of the water supply.

  • Are GMOs Like Bt Corn Safe? | Ag PhD

    In today's world, we hear a lot about GMOs. Are they safe?