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Health & Wealth Update
10:45 am
Wed January 25, 2012

Who's at fault when an emu attacks?

Agriculture and tourism are two of Missouri's biggest industries. But when the two activities meet -- think wine tastings or hay rides -- legal complexities ensue. On this week's Health & Wealth update, farmers in Missouri want the legislature to pass a law clarifying who is liable if someone gets hurt in the corn maze.

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Harvest Public Media
1:35 pm
Mon January 23, 2012

Victorious vegetarian eating in the heartland

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Are most Midwest dinner tables filled with rows and rows of iceberg lettuce?

Did you know the most common fresh produce in Kansas City and in the Midwest is iceberg lettuce? Yes, the green that is mostly water is apparently the best get in fly-over country. At least, the New York Times thinks so.

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Harvest Public Media
12:00 am
Wed January 18, 2012

Taking the grass-fed road less traveled

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Prescott Frost holds a photo of his great grandfather, poet Robert Frost.

Two roads diverge in the U.S. beef industry. Americans are buying more alternatively raised meat — organic, natural, grass-fed and the like – but most large-scale cattle producers in the Midwest are not cashing in on the trend.

By Clay Masters.

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Weather
8:42 am
Thu January 12, 2012

Missouri gets a round of snow, drivers cautioned

Credit Ryan Famuliner / KBIA
Missouri drivers advised to use caution today.

A winter-weather advisory remains in effect until 6:00 this evening for much of the region, with moderate to light snow continuing to fall throughout the day. Snow, blowing snow and sleet may cause difficult conditions  for drivers. 

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KCUR's Up to Date
3:44 pm
Tue January 10, 2012

Nutrition facts: What do those labels mean?

Credit Jessica Naudziunas / KBIA
NuVal scores on orange juice at a Hyvee grocery store in Columbia, MO.

If you've been to a Hy-Vee grocery store recently, chances are you've seen some numbers right next to the price of an item of food.

It's a "NuVal" - a nutritional value placed on each and every food product. 

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