Written by: Sid Miller, Commissioner, Texas Department of Agriculture An eighth-generation Texas farmer and rancher, Sid Miller is the 12th Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). A twenty-four-time world champion rodeo cowboy, he has devoted his life to promoting Texas...
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recall From Meijer Stores In Six States Due To Allergen Concerns
Too Good Gourmet of San Lorenzo, CA announced a recall of Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. The recalled...
Growing Dragonfruit In Florida; Exotic Tropical Specialty Is Catching On
Dragon fruit is a heart-healthy superfood, low in calories and fueled with plenty of fiber and antioxidants – and it’s in high demand among consumers worldwide. An increasing number of consumers are growing this fruiting cactus vine in their home gardens and are finding new ways to include it as a...
EPA Issues Immediate Ban On Pesticide Harmful To Unborn Babies; Pregnant Women Advised To Steer Clear
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This is the first time in almost 40 years EPA has taken...
Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Bishop Introduce Legislation To Protect Georgia’s Family Farms
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to protect Georgia family farms from unfair Central and South American imports. Today, Sen. Ossoff and Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) introduced the Protecting Our Produce Act to boost resources and support for Georgia specialty crop growers facing...
Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Recalled In Eight States For Contamination
G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc. is recalling a limited amount of Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert 1 Pint/16 fl.oz. paper cartons, Lot 041624L2 BBD 10/15/2025, UPC 0 36800 46964 8, because it contains undeclared cashew. Lid displays “Nature’s Promise”...
Bush’s Beans And Mike’s Hot Honey Team Up To Spice Up Tailgate Season With A New Game-Changing Flavor
Sweet and spicy, Bush’s Grillin’ Beans Hot Honey set to be this season’s gameday MVPBush’s Beans and Mike’s Hot Honey are joining forces to elevate your gameday gatherings with a brand-new treat: Bush’s Grillin’ Beans Hot Honey. This spicy-sweet new variety combines the bold taste of...
Is Climate Change Killing Your Coffee? Researchers Look For Heartier Varieties
Crave that cup of coffee in the morning? Globally, consumers drink more than 2.2 billion cups daily. Someone grows all that joe: More than 100 million farmers worldwide produce coffee. Coffee beans consumed across the globe come from two species: Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora, also known as...
Love Sweetpotatoes? Love Creating In The Kitchen? The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission Wants To Know Your Favorite Recipe!
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission Launches National Sweepstakes - Enacts Influencer Campaign Across Key MarketsThe North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (NCSPC) announced the Sweet North Carolina Sweetpotato Sweepstakes where consumers can submit their favorite recipe for the chance to win a...
Legendary Photographer Kennerly Will Bring 50 Years Of History To FFVA Convention
Written by: Mick Lochridge For more than half a century, David Hume Kennerly has viewed our world differently than most of us. Looking through the lens of a camera, the award-winning photographer documented history as it happened, from wars to U.S. politics to celebrities and even to Girl Scout...