Global initiatives to enable smallholder farmers to become more climate resilient are having an impact, but more investments are needed to support farmer livelihoods and global food and nutrition security in the face of increasingly volatile conditions, according to a panel organized by Farm...
Written by: Ashley Vargo, Communications Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLifeAgriLife Research scientist explains the not-so-sweet citrus disease and efforts to control it.If you’ve noticed the price of citrus creeping up, there’s a hidden reason behind it: a silent killer has been sweeping through...
Grimmway Farms has issued a recall of select organic whole carrots and organic baby carrots that should no longer be in grocery stores but may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. These products may have been contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19. E....
How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A research team from The University of Texas at El Paso aims to find out, starting with the region’s pecan farms. The research is supported by a grant of nearly $250,000 from the National Science Foundation and led by Hugo...
Written by: Mario Aguilera, Director of Communications, UC San Diego Biological SciencesArtificial light found to disrupt the circadian cycle of vital ecosystem and economic pollinators. In an emerging red flag for the digital era, sleep experts have warned us to avoid screen time in bed, sounding...
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.Florida strawberry growers are a resilient bunch. They’ve survived the back-to-back punches from...
Written by: Leigh Hataway, Research Communications Manager for Strategic Instituional Initiatives, University of GeorgiaIn addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, new research from the University of Georgia suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty...
From Canadian Light Source - Written by Victoria Martinez UManitoba researchers use synchrotron light to determine optimal particle size for milling chickpeas, lentils, beans, and peas Chickpeas, lentils, beans and peas are a fast-growing food market, with new uses going well beyond bean salads...
Herndon Farms and SuperFit Greens are excited to announce the launch of its updated packaging, now featuring recyclable materials and a standout modern design. This new look not only enhances product visibility on shelves but also reinforces the brand's commitment to sustainability. The redesigned...
Growing demand for convenience, longer-term pressure on turkey supplies and increasing competition from beef and pork marketers may all impact the longevity of the holiday turkey. Changing consumer preferences suggest whole turkeys may be losing their grip as the dominant center-of-plate choice...
