Pig fat cell production could transform lab-grown meat development, with rare combination of reliable and stable cell growth. A source of fat cells from pigs has been developed in the lab, offering scientists and food manufacturers a promising tool for the large-scale production of cultivated meat...
Written by: Laura Jackson, Research Writer, West Virginia University Strategic Communications Feature Image: Farm visitors examine seedlings before they are planted in the fields. Visits like these educate attendees about farming practices, but also present opportunities for farmers to create new...
Written by: Megan Winslow, Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFASAs they digest grass and hay, cows produce significant amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas. In the quest to identify an alternative livestock feed, seaweed has emerged as a promising contender. “There has been a steady rise in...
Written by: Michelle Donovan, Associate Director of Media Relations, McMaster University A landmark study exploring Canadians’ consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has confirmed these foods are...
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...
