Jessica Chitwood-Brown grew up in rural Alma, Arkansas, where she rode horses, fished with her dad and played at the marina. She also recalls participating in the Crawford County Fair, going to football games on Friday nights, horse shows, rodeos and “everything in between.” "It was small-town...
A sharp decline in the number of dairy heifers available to replace older cows exiting the U.S. dairy herd could limit any meaningful growth in domestic milk production over the next few years. The number of dairy replacement heifers has fallen almost 15% over the last six years to reach a 20-year...
Case IH now offers new tractor models for specialty crop producers that will integrate seamlessly into orchard operations of any size, delivering improved operator comfort, minimizing crop damage and enhancing productivity. Featured new products and options shown at the World Ag Expo include:New...
Commissioner Miller calls on quilters to enter 2024 “Texas Agriculture Matters” theme.Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are thrilled to announce the unveiling of the 2024 Quilt Block Competition. This year’s theme, “Texas Agriculture Matters,”...
New Study Analyzes Fast Food Availability, Options, and Access Across 60 Major U.S. AirportsUpgraded Points announced its newest study with a comprehensive ranking of major airports based on airport fast food options, providing valuable insights into where travelers can find a swift meal before...
Bridge the Gap Recovery Ministries is a faith based, residential, one year program based in Sevierville, TN. The program celebrated 2 years in operation in February 2024 and served over 100 individuals. Many of these folks have found freedom from addiction, restored relationships with family...
Colombia Avocados are a global leader in Hass Avocado shipments with a growing presence in the U.S. over the last five years. That growth is highlighted by the shipment of 1,496 tons of Colombian Hass Avocados to the U.S., a 56 percent year-over-year increase during the lead up to the Big Game....
The Southeast Produce Council has announced this year's Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipients. The Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young individuals who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives as they pursue their educational goals. This...
University of Bristol researchers discover tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give them their blue colour.Researchers from the University of Bristol found blueberries colour comes from tiny external structures in the wax coating - this applies to lots of fruits that are the...
At their core, land-grant institutions like the University of Florida focus on how science, research and global partnerships can address food-security challenges, develop innovative solutions and efficiently reach those in need. To promote food security, a team of University of Florida Institute...
