Center scientists aim to solve devastating citrus greening, first, then other crop diseases University of Florida scientists are joining forces at the Crop Transformation Center (CTC) to wage a high-tech war against pests and diseases threatening Florida’s crops –...
Hidden Gluten In Eco-Friendly Tableware Could Affect Sensitive Eaters
Biodegradable Dishes Could Transfer Gluten to Foods Some biodegradable tableware is made with wheat straw or bran, ingredients that may contain gluten. Researchers tested commercially available biodegradable items, reporting the initial results in ACS’ Journal of...
Sweet, Savory, And Simple: 10 Delicious Ways To Enjoy Clementines
Clementines, Goat Cheese & Raisins. Clementine oranges and raisins are the perfect balance for goat cheese in this quick sandwich. Perfect Parfait. Layer low-fat granola, low-fat vanilla yogurt, clementines and other favorite fruits for a quick breakfast or...
Why Sorbitol May Not Be A Safe Sugar Alternative For Your Liver
Alternative Sweetener Sorbitol Linked to Liver Disease Researchers find that sugar alcohol sorbitol is converted to disease-causing fructose in liver Written by: Leah Shaffer, Washington University Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose...
Florida To Preserve Over 3,000 Acres Of Farms Through Rural Lands Protection Program
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces State Approval to Protect Over 3,000 Acres of Working Agricultural Land Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal...
2025 Dairy First Award Honors Iowa Farm For Excellence In Milk Quality And Animal Well-being
GenoSource LLC of Blairstown, Iowa, is recognized for their dedication to dairy excellence. Boehringer Ingelheim has announced GenoSource LLC of Blairstown, Iowa, as the 2025 Dairy First Award recipient, an annual honor recognizing a dairy operation’s commitment to...
Easy Coconut Cake Recipe – A Where The Food Comes From Holiday Favorite
Editor's Note: I am NOT a baker. Still, last year, I decided to make this Coconut Cake from “Cookin’ Savvy” for my family's Christmas gathering. It turned out to be an instant hit at the party, and my mother liked it so much that I was asked to make it again for her...
Smart Avocados: FSU Doctoral Student Uses AI To Reduce Food Waste
AI Meets Avocados: A Florida State University Student's Smart Approach To Reducing Food Waste Written by: Stephen Stone, FSU National Media Strategist A doctoral student from Florida State University is using artificial intelligence to help make one of the planet’s...
Cooperative Extension Administrator M. Ray McKinnie Receives Prestigious George Washington Carver Award
M. Ray McKinnie, Ph.D., administrator for Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, has earned another accolade in recognition of more than 40 years...
Big Food Pushes Back: New Campaign Aims To Downplay Concerns Over Ultra-Processed Foods
Dr. Marion Nestle, longtime NYU professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, with additional faculty roles at UC San Francisco and Cornell, is best known for analyzing the intersections of food, politics, and health, often exposing how government policy,...










