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...
Thanksgiving Turkey 101: Your Ultimate Guide To A Stress-Free Turkey Feast
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) shared helpful tips for Americans purchasing and preparing turkey to be served on the Thanksgiving table. With the holiday just over two weeks away, NTF highlighted the robust availability of turkey products featured at retailers...
‘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...
Campus Leader To Serve As New UF College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences Dean
Written by: Megan Winslow, Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFAS Megan grew up in Gainesville and graduated from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. She enjoys photography, swing dancing and classic rock music. She is a huge fan of Tom...
Pasta on a Diet? Research Reveals Suprising Benefits
Research published in Nutrients examined 38 studies evaluating pasta intake and body weight outcomes, as well as potential mechanisms by which pasta may influence body weight (e.g., appetite regulation, glycemic response). This research suggests pasta consumption is...
Donate Or Volunteer For The 16th Annual Destin Crop Drop
FEEDING FAMILIES 16 YEARS IN THE MAKING NOVEMBER 23, 2024DESTIN METHODIST CHURCH200 BEACH DR.What is Crop Drop? Feeding Families for OVER a decade! Since 2009, Crop Drop volunteers have sorted, bagged and distributed hundreds of thousands of pounds of unsold produce...
Fresh Express Issues Voluntary Recall Of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls due to the inclusion of recalled chicken items from BrucePac, an outside ingredient supplier. The BrucePac recall is due to possible Listeria...
Experts Refine Strategies To Address Sodium Reduction And Replacement In Foods
Experts are recommending future strategies for reducing sodium content in foods, increasing potassium intake, and bolstering consumer acceptance of lower-sodium foods. The recommendations — which stemmed from a March 13 Expert Dialogue on Sodium Reduction and Public...
TreeHouse Foods Issues Voluntary Recall Of Frozen Waffle Products Due To Listeria Risk
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) is voluntarily recalling certain frozen waffle products listed below due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in...
Albertsons Issues Voluntary Recall Of 12 ReadyMeals And Deli Items Due To Potential Listeria Contamination
Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls 12 ReadyMeals and Store-Made Deli Items Containing a Recalled Chicken Ingredient Supplied by Fresh Creative Foods Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a...