Grimmway Farms has issued a recall of select organic whole carrots and organic baby carrots that should no longer be in grocery stores but may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. These products may have been contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19. E....
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UTEP Study Explores Climate Change Impact on Pecan Crops to Enhance Water Efficiency and Carbon Sequestration
How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A research team from The University of Texas at El Paso aims to find out, starting with the region’s pecan farms. The research is supported by a grant of nearly $250,000 from the National Science Foundation and led by Hugo...
Honey Bees Need Sleep Too: Artificial Light Threatens Pollination, Ecosystems, And Food Security
Written by: Mario Aguilera, Director of Communications, UC San Diego Biological SciencesArtificial light found to disrupt the circadian cycle of vital ecosystem and economic pollinators. In an emerging red flag for the digital era, sleep experts have warned us to avoid screen time in bed, sounding...
Strawberry Growers Show Resilience After Hurricane Milton To Bring Fresh Florida Strawberries This Season
Written by: Brad Buck Brad is a senior public relations specialist for UF/IFAS Communications. A huge Gator fan, Brad grew up in Gainesville, loves movies, sports and finding great stories to tell.Florida strawberry growers are a resilient bunch. They’ve survived the back-to-back punches from...
Omega-3 And Omega-6 Fatty Acids Linked To Lower Cancer Risk, New UGA Study Finds
Written by: Leigh Hataway, Research Communications Manager for Strategic Instituional Initiatives, University of GeorgiaIn addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, new research from the University of Georgia suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty...
Revolutionizing Pulse Flours: Unlocking New Potential For Sustainable And Innovative Foods
From Canadian Light Source - Written by Victoria Martinez UManitoba researchers use synchrotron light to determine optimal particle size for milling chickpeas, lentils, beans, and peas Chickpeas, lentils, beans and peas are a fast-growing food market, with new uses going well beyond bean salads...
L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms Unveils Eco-Friendly Packaging With A Modern Design
Herndon Farms and SuperFit Greens are excited to announce the launch of its updated packaging, now featuring recyclable materials and a standout modern design. This new look not only enhances product visibility on shelves but also reinforces the brand's commitment to sustainability. The redesigned...
Are U.S. Consumers Drifting Away From Turkey As The Centerpiece Of Thanksgiving Dinner?
Growing demand for convenience, longer-term pressure on turkey supplies and increasing competition from beef and pork marketers may all impact the longevity of the holiday turkey. Changing consumer preferences suggest whole turkeys may be losing their grip as the dominant center-of-plate choice...
‘Lanky Lassie’s Shortbread’ Plus UF/IFAS Extension Incubator Equals Success For Marine Corps Veteran
Written by: Brad Buck Brad is a senior public relations specialist for UF/IFAS Communications. A huge Gator fan, Brad grew up in Gainesville, loves movies, sports and finding great stories to tell.Combat-injured Marine Corps veteran Mary Katherine Mason-Alston makes shortbread with a family recipe...
Fighting Herbicide-Resistant Superweeds: The Promise Of Robotics In Modern Agriculture
Written by: Marianne Stein, Media Communications Specialist, Office of Marketing Communications, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMost corn and soybean fields in the U.S. are planted with herbicide-resistant crop varieties....