The agriculture sector is a vital part of the U.S. economy, contributing roughly $1.5 trillion to the GDP and employing more than 10% of the workforce. It’s also the economic backbone of small towns and rural communities. As one of the nation’s top agriculture lenders, Umpqua Bank is proud to...
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project is celebrating another impactful year of its mission to support and secure the future of agriculture, officially passing $6.5 million in total donations since its creation. With the help of outstanding guest participation in national and local fundraising...
About Marion Nestle Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in September 2017. In 2023, she was awarded The Edinburgh Medal (for science and...
Written by: Marianne Stein, Media Communications Specialist, Office of Marketing Communications, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignYou’ve probably heard of product recalls involving lettuce, spinach, or other leafy greens....
Written by: Megan Winslow, Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFASWhat if understanding nutrition labels were as easy as reading a traffic light? Green for “go,” amber for “caution” and red for “stop” could guide consumers toward healthier food choices. The United Kingdom has used this “traffic...
Every Snack Sold Will Donate to Brighter Bites Families Brighter Bites is partnering with with Bright Side Snacks, a new snack food company - offering delicious, cracker-like crisps made from upcycled fruits and vegetables - committed to reducing food waste and promoting healthier eating habits....
Written by: Megan Winslow, Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFASA rain barrel painted like a peanut butter jar. Wearable, human-sized slices of “bread” featuring brown and purple smears. Colorful jar lids arranged in the shape of Florida. Participants of the 13th annual UF/IFAS Peanut Butter...
From the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association The USDA announced the establishment of the Marketing Assistance Program for Specialty Crops Program (MASC). The application period opens today, December 10, and runs through January 8, 2025. Growers will see similarities between this...
Select lots of Gyro Family Kits were recalled from Sprouts stores on 12/06/2024 after being alerted by their supplier Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. of potential Salmonella contamination of the cucumbers within the tzatziki sauce. No illnesses have been reported to date. Salmonella can cause serious and...
Written by: Brad Buck Brad is a senior public relations specialist for UF/IFAS Communications. A huge Gator fan, Brad grew up in Gainesville, loves movies, sports and finding great stories to tell.Intermittent irrigation can save strawberry growers as much as 67% on water, maintain yield. As we...
