UF/IFAS agronomist’s passion for farming drives his work to maximize soil health and crop growth for farmers Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw developed a deep appreciation for the challenges and opportunities in farming while growing up in Ethiopia, where agriculture is a fundamental part more than 80% of...
Written by: Sydney Friedman, Graduate Student and Research Assistant, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAI is changing the way we work, create, and share information — but brownies? A new study from the University of Illinois...
Don’t just find your rinds at PorkRinds.com, smell ‘em too! PorkRinds.com and Dio Candle, a candle company specializing in unique, scentsationally-accurate soy candles and wax melts, today launched a special-edition line of pork rind scented candles. That’s right, not only can you find your rinds...
Developing high-performing genetic lines and hybrids for the catfish industry - better breeding ability would make catfish farming more efficient and profitable. The $437 million U.S. catfish industry is in need of better genetic and breeding technologies to be competitive with foreign imports....
GOOD NEWS: 12th ANNUAL FLORIDA LOQUAT FESTIVALApril 12, 2025New Port Richey, FloridaSims Park at the Peace Hall ~ 6431 Circle Blvd Ecology Florida and New Port Richey FarmNet, with support of the City of New Port Richey, will host the 12th annual celebration of the Florida Loquat Festival on...
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Announces Official Pack Date for 2025 The wait is almost over! The highly anticipated Vidalia onion season is set to begin as the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and the Vidalia Onion Committee officially announce the 2025 pack date. Vidalia onion enthusiasts...
As Women’s History Month highlights the contributions of women across industries, a quiet transformation is unfolding in American agriculture. Female farmers are taking on a larger role in shaping the future of farming, contributing to both local economies and national food production. Recent data...
NYU Tandon researchers develop technology to calculate calories and nutrients from food images Snap a photo of your meal, and artificial intelligence instantly tells you its calorie count, fat content, and nutritional value — no more food diaries or guesswork. This futuristic scenario is now much...
Written by: Brad Buck, Senior Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFASAs we head into the heart of Florida blueberry harvest season – March through May — growers are shipping the fruit to market to meet statewide and national consumer demand. You can find Florida-grown berries in stores, farmer’s...
Written by Cade McConnell, South Carolina Department of Agriculture Quinton Whitener explains his philosophy: “If you’re not willing to go broke over it, you shouldn’t be doing it.” It may seem like a surprising stance for someone with a thriving farm business. But Whitener’s commitment to quality...
