Podcasts about feingold association

The first AgNet News Hour of 2026 opened with a wide-ranging conversation on agriculture, food policy, and accountability, as Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer set the tone for a year expected to bring major change. From rising costs and labor challenges to food regulation and taxpayer transparency, the discussion reflected growing frustration among farmers, families, and small businesses across California and beyond. A central focus of the program was a powerful and personal interview with Erin Krier, Professor of Agriculture at Allan Hancock College, who shared how artificial food dyes dramatically affected her son's behavior during early childhood. Erin explained that her son experienced extreme hyperactivity, aggression, and loss of impulse control—symptoms that completely changed once artificial food dyes, flavors, and certain preservatives were removed from his diet. The improvement was immediate and unmistakable, reinforcing research that links synthetic dyes—many petroleum-based—to behavioral issues in children. Krier emphasized that these additives often remain in the body for days, continuing to affect the brain even after consumption stops. She offered practical advice for parents, including reading labels carefully, preparing food ahead of time, managing treats at school and social events, and using resources like the Feingold Association to identify safer food options. She also pointed out that Europe has already taken action on artificial dyes, making the current U.S. push—supported by RFK Jr.—long overdue. Beyond food dyes, the show tackled broader policy concerns shaping agriculture in 2026. Papagni and Boyer discussed rising minimum wage pressures, automation in fast food and agriculture, and the strain these costs place on small businesses. They also highlighted new USDA actions aimed at tightening oversight on grants and programs to curb fraud, particularly within SNAP and other taxpayer-funded initiatives. Protecting U.S. farmland from foreign ownership and ensuring national food security were underscored as growing priorities. The episode closed with discussion on livestock trucking regulations, water storage challenges after another strong snowpack year, and the need for common-sense infrastructure solutions to support farmers. Throughout the show, one message was clear: agriculture, food, and family health are deeply connected, and decisions made now will shape the future for years to come. This episode delivers insight every farmer, parent, and ag professional should hear—and the full interview with Erin Krier provides eye-opening detail that goes far beyond headlines.

Jane Hersey - Director of the Feingold Association on ADHD and the Feingold diet

All kinds of things are added to our food. Some are good and healthy; some are not so good for many individuals. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we will interview Jane Hersey, national director of the Feingold Association of the United States. We will talk about food additives, the good, the bad, and the ugly. We will also talk about the potential impact on behavioral issues and discuss how to be mindful, where to get good information, and how many can manage food additives.  If you have ADHD and are interested in helping the symptoms by diet, you won't want to miss this insightful show. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Jane Hersey, national director of the nonprofit Feingold Association, former teacher, Head Start consultant and author of Why Can’t My Child Behave?  discusses the role of food dyes, food additives and natural salicylates in childhood behavioral problems.  According to Hersey, … Continue reading →

Jane Hersey, Director of The Feingold Association and author of "What Are All Those Funny Things in Food? And Should I Eat Them?" and "Why Can't My Child Behave" will present eye-opening information that will provide a very basic understanding about how the food we select can affect us, including behavior and learning; astonishing information on brand foods to avoids and why; information on both harmful and healthy sugar substitutes; eating healthy on a budget; and her latest passion, how to provide our children with healthy school lunches for less money. I wish I could tell you more, but I do not want to spoil the show. Tune in! Visit my blog at carlaspacher.com

Jane Hersey, Director of The Feingold Association and author of "What Are All Those Funny Things in Food? And Should I Eat Them?" and "Why Can't My Child Behave" will present eye-opening information that will provide a very basic understanding about how the food we select can affect us, including behavior and learning; astonishing information on brand foods to avoids and why; information on both harmful and healthy sugar substitutes; eating healthy on a budget; and her latest passion, how to provide our children with healthy school lunches for less money. I wish I could tell you more, but I do not want to spoil the show. Tune in! Visit my blog at carlaspacher.com