Easter morning is like hitting the jackpot for kids, with baskets full of candy that make it feel almost as cool as Christmas. But, heads up—choosing the right candies is key because not everything that was awesome last year still holds up. Check out our 2024 Easter...
Faye Westfall Catches Up With Visionary John Shuman
No surprise, John Shuman Made Time To Chat...Head to the center of the Vidalia Growing region in southeast Georgia and you'll find the headquarters of family owned Shuman Farms, a leading grower and shipper of sweet onions. I finally caught up with John Shuman who is...
From Renewable Biodiesel To Livestock Feed — A Look At In-Flux Soybean Supply Chains
Many Iowa State University students studying agribusiness have seen a harvest hauled to market. Far fewer have witnessed what happens next. “Even if you’re familiar with the business side of farming, it’s not apparent where crops go. You dump a load at the local co-op...
Beautiful Blossoms And Healthy Food Crop — Growing Artichokes In Florida
Did you know you can plant artichokes in your garden or landscape as well as eat them? That’s because the artichokes you eat are, in fact, immature flower buds. It’s a timely topic because Florida’s artichoke harvesting season runs from January through May, depending...
Fast Food For A Quick Layover: Upgraded Points Releases Ranking Of The Best U.S. Airports For Fast Food Chains
New Study Analyzes Fast Food Availability, Options, and Access Across 60 Major U.S. AirportsUpgraded Points announced its newest study with a comprehensive ranking of major airports based on airport fast food options, providing valuable insights into where travelers...
Southeast Produce Council Announces 2024 Vorhees Vision Scholarship Recipients
The Southeast Produce Council has announced this year's Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipients. The Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young individuals who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives as they pursue their...
Weakened Commodity Prices Cast A Shadow On Farmer Sentiment
The most recent findings from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reveal a downturn in farmer sentiment at the start of 2024. The January barometer fell to a reading of 106, 8 points lower than in December. Producers expressed a more pessimistic...
Rising Cocoa Prices Are Souring The Outlook For Chocolate Candy Makers
As U.S. consumers pay more for chocolate confections, volume sales come under pressure.U.S. consumers are paying more for chocolate products as confection manufacturers raise prices in response to the soaring cost of cocoa. Cocoa prices are nearly 65% higher than they...
Report: How Do Food Service Workers Feel About Their Jobs in 2024?
In our latest survey, KURU Footwear takes a deep dive into restaurant workers’ mental and physical health.By: KURU FootwearThe restaurant industry took a hit when COVID-19 first swept the nation, and we’re still learning how these effects have played out in a...
Diets Rich In Plant Protein May Help Women Stay Healthy As They Age
A new Tufts-led study found women who ate more plant-based protein developed fewer chronic diseases and were generally healthier later in life. By: Annie Young, Tufts University Findings are derived from the seminal Harvard-based Nurses’ Health Study, which followed...