The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a $650,000 grant to a UF/IFAS researcher to study a plant that could help mitigate the opioid epidemic, a national health crisis responsible for more than 130 deaths each day. Mitragyna speciosa, or...
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...
Getting kids up and out the door is a challenge all on its own, and on those busy school mornings when nothing seems to run smoothly, healthy breakfasts can go by the wayside. While it’s widely recognized as the most important meal of the day, that doesn’t always mean...
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...
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, Americans face a lack of social connection that poses a significant risk to individual health and longevity. “Loneliness and social isolation increase the risk for premature death by 26% and 29%, respectively. More broadly,...
Dr. Marion Nestle is a renowned nutrition professor at NYU and Cornell. She follows-up on food industry funded research to present a clearer picture of the results and their trustability. Do the claims the industry makes actually hold up under review? Keep an eye on...
Honoring the unsung heroes of agriculture, EFI names Maria de Sagrario Iglesias the 2024 Farmworker of the Year!Maria de Sagrario Iglesias of FirstFruits Farms has been named the winner of the inaugural Grow the Good Farmworker of the Year Award, a groundbreaking...
Dr. Marion Nestle is a renowned nutrition professor at NYU and Cornell. She follows-up on food industry funded research to present a clearer picture of the results and their trustability. Do the claims the industry makes actually hold up under review? Keep an eye on...
Cranberries are more than just a tart addition to sauces and salads or the jiggly jelly on the Thanksgiving table - they pack a powerful punch of health benefits. From boosting immune function to promoting heart health, cranberries offer a range of advantages making...
The Meat Institute has created a best practices document to help the meat and poultry industry prevent child labor and identity fraud. “The members of the Meat Institute are universally aligned that meat and poultry production facilities are no place for children,”...
