As part of National Small Business Week, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is proud to announce the launch of the online Georgia Grown Market—a new, digital market that offers a convenient, one-stop destination for purchasing authentic Georgia Grown products. This new, digital...
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...
The smell of fried delights, the sound of live music, and the joy of shared moments are almost here as the Kentucky State Fair returns August 14–24, 2025. To kickstart the excitement, the Kentucky State Fair is rolling out its 2025 campaign, opening entries for exhibitors, and launching a...
Written by: Kenwyn Caranna, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will celebrate a landmark event this week: awarding its first doctoral degrees in agriculture and...
Termination of U.S.-Mexico Tomato Agreement Could Disrupt Supply Chains, Raise Grocery Costs, and Threaten Thousands of U.S. Jobs The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is sounding the alarm: If the U.S. Department of Commerce terminates the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement...
Farmers and Ranchers Nationwide Call on Congress to Pass a Strong, Bipartisan Farm Bill Supporting Agriculture and Rural Communities National Farmers Union (NFU) today launched a Week of Action in Washington and across the country to tell Congress it must take quick and decisive legislative action...
Written by: Brad Buck, Senior Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFASTomatoes represent a $1.9 billion annual crop, nationwide. They’re planted on 330,000 acres across 18 states, but diseases such as bacterial spot can ravage the popular crop. Feature Image: Tomato leaf damage from bacterial spot....
Written by: Robert C. Jones, Jr., News@TheU, University of MiamiA new thermal treatment technique being developed by researchers at the University of Miami College of Engineering could help destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil, leading to the potential demise of “forever chemicals.”...
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...
