Strategic use of solar arrays could provide financial boost, help farmers continue producing crops and even save water As farmers debate whether fields should be used for agriculture or solar panels, new research from Michigan State University says the answer could be both. Jake Stid, a graduate...
Written by: Johnny von Einem, Senior Media Officer, University of Adelaide Consumers who are conscious of their nutrition exhibit behaviours that significantly reduce food waste, even more so than those whose behaviour is driven by sustainability concerns, according to new research from the...
Written by: Kanitha Chancharoen, Chulalongkorn UniversityA lecturer from the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, recommends utilizing food production technology to develop “food as medicine” products derived from Thai herbs, vegetables, and fruits. This initiative aims to enhance public...
Study in zebrafish suggests lycopene helps the liver process fats New research suggests that lycopene, which gives fruits like tomatoes and watermelons their bright red color, supports healthy liver functioning and may help prevent weight gain. Researchers presented their work last week at the...
Georgia Grown, a division of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, proudly announces the launch of the 2025 Georgia Grown You-Pick Agritourism Map—your ultimate guide to fresh, hands-on farm adventures across the state. From sweet strawberries to sun-soaked fields of flowers, this vibrant map...
Written by: Meredith Bauer, Senior Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFAS Communications University of Florida researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently. Because methane traps...
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-ChampaignWhen West Virginia recently banned seven artificial food dyes in products to be sold within their...
Written by: Christine Clark, Director of Public Relations, UC San Diego Rady School of ManagementRobert Sanders, assistant professor of marketing and analytics at the Rady School of Management, explains the major impacts that food going to landfills has on our warming planet Emissions don’t just...
Written by: Adam russell, Communications/Public Relations, Texas A&M AgriLifeNewswise — A new study shows chicken fertility rates in U.S. broiler eggs could decline to approximately 60% by 2050. That decline could lead to chicken production issues and higher costs for consumers. The study,...
