Written by: Brad Buck, Senior Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFASLipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples. As general manager, Lucas Conran helps oversee seven farming operations for Lipman in...
While some St. Patrick’s Day celebrations call for green beer and large gatherings, you may instead opt for a cozy evening at home with comforting foods and close friends. Whether your shamrock spirit leads you out for a local parade or you’re more of a stay-at-home...
Written by: Geitner Simmons, IANR Media, University of Nebraska-LincolnAs international trade issues receive growing attention, it is important for Nebraskans to understand the ramifications for the state’s ag sector and overall economy. The Clayton Yeutter Institute...
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today announced that the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, have approved the preservation of nearly 6,500 acres of working Florida farms and ranches through...
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...
From The Plant-Powered Dietitian Have you heard of jackfruit? This large, tropical fruit is a member of the mulberry family, and is native to South and Southeast Asia. It has a sweet taste that makes it ideal for jams and other desserts, and a chewy, stringy texture...
Being on the road filming Where The Food Comes From is interesting, fun and always exhausting. Full disclosure, staying in hotels doesn’t impress me and neither does trying to find something good to eat. We usually end up driving through a Chick-fil-A, if there is one...
A nationwide survey of beekeepers has revealed catastrophic honey bee colony losses across the United States, with commercial operations reporting an average loss of 62% between June 2024 and February 2025. These alarming losses, which surpass historical trends, could...
Although small, strawberries are nutritional powerhouses. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals that can aid in disease prevention, flavor enhancement, and emotional well-being. Vitamin C A one-cup serving of strawberries fulfills the...
Millennials, Gen Z putting high value on organic’s health benefits A $70-billion market now, organic may be maturing, but younger consumers -including new parents and their babies- are eating it up. A survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) finds that...
