Eggland's Best is stepping up to the plate again with Little League® to bring families the opportunity to win big with the "Egg-ceptional Wellness" Sweepstakes! In a world where busy schedules might sideline nutritious eating, Eggland's Best is providing access to nutrition tips and healthy meal...
A first-of-its-kind study has identified bacteria in the contents of children’s microbiomes that are believed to contribute to the development of neurodevelopmental disorders – years before the children are diagnosed with the disorders. Changes to the microbiome, the community of microorganisms...
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) was thrilled to see the Canadian goverment's announcement that the Federal Budget 2024 will include $1 billion over five years to launch a national school food program for Canada. The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000...
A significant portion of consumers are drawn to Florida’s iconic drink despite recent economic setbacks, a study of the state’s orange juice industry by University of Florida researchers reveals. “There is an intrinsic value that consumers have for Florida orange juice. When they think of Florida,...
“What a long, strange trip it’s been.” - Gene McAvoyGene McAvoy got his start picking tomatoes and strawberries from a small, local New Jersey farm when he was 15 and retired as a top educator and spokesperson for agriculture after his 25 year career as a Regional Specialized...
Brunswick Harbor Improvements Fully FundedThe Georgia Ports Authority has approved contracts totaling $65.6 million for container yard work at the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal, a 200-acre facility just downriver from GPA’s main container port. “We’re very pleased with the progress on...
Approximately 8,349 acres of working agricultural lands will be preserved by cost-effective rural land protection easements totaling $25,296,000 through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. Rural land protection easements prevent...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller provided an update on the confirmed presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in diagnostic samples from dairy operations in Texas and Kansas. Diagnostic samples of unpasteurized milk from affected cattle collected from two dairy farms in...
Ready to pick your own blueberries or buy them at the grocery store? Florida’s blueberry season is here, so you’ll likely find a University of Florida variety near you. When you go to the supermarket, you won’t find blueberries labeled as UF/IFAS varieties. But several types of the fruit come in...
Developed through meticulous breeding practices through seed developers at the Crookham Company, Sweet Scarlet embodies a fusion of exceptional taste and vibrant red color, promising to elevate the corn-eating experience for consumers.
