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There's A Place At The Table for fans of 2009 Oscar-nominated food documentary trailblazer Food Inc., opening in theaters and available on iTunes and On Demand this Friday, March 1. This full-length documentary tackles the next issue after giant food corporations' effects on American agriculture: chronic hunger for 50 million despite the fact that our country produces more than enough to feed every citizen. 

In the modern era, the notion of what makes a good soccer player is down to a lot more than his ability with the ball at his feet. That's why Food Republic is starting a new series on soccer and eating, kicking off with a retired star to find out how players ate and trained in the past, and picking up when the English Premier League teams begin practicing for next season in July. First, we talk to retired legend Ossie Ardiles about the way soccer players ate in the past.

Last Thursday, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and Ranking Member Pat Roberts (R-KS) unveiled their 900-page revision of the farm bill for the Senate Ag committee’s vote. At least $23 billion in cuts are expected in this year's farm bill and at stake is funding for local food programs, nutrition (like food stamps) and conservation.