Max Armstrong reports on the news that USDA has opened public comments for final development of the new Dietary Guidelines. The development of the new nutrition guidelines are directed by a scientific committee has already seen 62,000 public comments. These guidelines help shape nutrition programs supported by USDA.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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