national school lunch program

Merck Animal Health announced it has awarded $90,000 in scholarships to 18 bovine veterinary students in partnership with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.

The U.S. and Japan have agreed on new terms that eliminate Japan’s longstanding restrictions on U.S. beef exports, paving the way for expanded sales.

**USDA is putting a hold on regulations in the National School Lunch Program requiring less salt and more whole grains in cafeterias. At an elementary school in Leesburg, Virginia, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue also said USDA will lift restrictions to allow schools to serve flavored, 1 percent milk instead of the non-fat now required by law...

Robertson Elementary School has received recognition for their efforts to support and improve the health of our children and our community.  As part of their effort, healthy items are featured on their menus, and physical education and activity emphasized...