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February Is for Cow Lovers
AUSTIN, Texas — With Valentine’s Day this month, I thought we should show some love to the girls that produce our milk and all the good things that come from it. The modern dairy cow is an unsung hero that consistently enriches our lives. These remarkable animals provide more than just milk; they are a…
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Starting Vegetable Seeds Successfully
ELIZABETH, Ill. — Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Grant McCarty as he presents “Starting Vegetable Seeds Successfully” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. This first program in the series will be held on Tuesday, March 18 at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL starting at 1:30 p.m.…
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A global coffee price spike is about to drip into your mug
A global coffee price spike is about to drip into your mug NBC News
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Long-Term Yogurt Consumption Tied to Decreased Incidence of Certain Types of Cancer
BOSTON — Yogurt, which contains live strains of bacteria, is thought to protect against many types of diseases, with some reports indicating it could reduce risk of colorectal cancer. A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham finds that yogurt consumption over time may protect against colorectal cancer through changes in the gut microbiome.…
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Dakota Gardener: How to keep your green thumb busy in the winter
FARGO, N.D. — Groundhog Day was Feb. 2 and Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, which means another six weeks of winter. I don’t know about you, but this isn’t a shock for me. Most North Dakotans come to expect this prediction. As gardeners in the North, winter can seem to drag on and when we…
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Best By vs. Sell by: UGA Food Safety Expert Explains Expiration Dates
ATHENS, Ga. — Checking expiration dates is second nature for many consumers, a routine part of deciding what’s safe to eat. But those dates often indicate peak quality rather than actual safety, leading people to throw away perfectly good food out of caution — wasting both meals and money in the process. Between 30% and…
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Rural Americans Don’t Live as Long as Those in Cities
LOS ANGELES (THE CONVERSATION) — Rural Americans – particularly men – are expected to live significantly shorter, less healthy lives than their urban counterparts, according to our research, recently published in the Journal of Rural Health. We found that a 60-year-old man living in a rural area is expected on average to live two fewer…
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Nexat Pack for Farming Simulator 25 to Add Cutting-Edge Tech
NEXAT PACK FOR FARMING SIMULATOR 25 TO ADD CUTTING-EDGE TECH Games Press
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How to Safely Store Eggs and Find Alternatives Amid Rising Prices
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With egg prices soaring due to supply chain disruptions and avian flu impacts, many consumers are looking for ways to stretch their egg supply while ensuring food safety. Experts at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) offer key insights into safe egg storage, viable substitutes, and…
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Roses are red, violets are blue, 940 million flowers are traveling (through Miami) to you
Roses are red, violets are blue, 940 million flowers are traveling (through Miami) to you ABC 6 News KAAL TV
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Roving the Red Planet: Documenting the First Mars Mission Soil Samples
LAS VEGAS — A new paper released today documents the first soil, airfall dust, and rock fragment samples collected by NASA for return from Mars. We checked in with the UNLV astrobiologist leading the specimen selection team for intel on what the samples so far reveal. To date, the only objects from Mars that humans possess…
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Limiting Lawn Management Benefits Soil Ecosystems
ITHACA, N.Y. — Turfgrass – including sports fields, roadside ditches and residential lawns – makes up 40 million acres of the United States’ land surface, bigger than the entire state of New York. Collectively, all that grass plays a critical role in ecological processes such as absorbing and filtering water, sequestering carbon and providing habitat…
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Food Recalls On The Rise: Common Causes And What Consumers Should Do
Food Recalls On The Rise: Common Causes And What Consumers Should Do Where The Food Comes From
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Florida Farm Families to be Featured in Super Bowl Commercial
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Jeff Parker Farms, a fourth-generation farming family from St. Johns County will be featured in a Super Bowl commercial scheduled to be broadcast in the 3rd quarter of the game on Sunday, February 9. The commercial titled The Little Farmer is produced by Frito-Lay for its Lay’s Potato Chips brand with the tagline “Lay’s are made from…
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Spring Into Gardening with Tools, Tips at Upcoming Gardening Programs
URBANA, Ill. — Spring is near, and your green thumb is ripe for gardening. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, growing nutrient-rich vegetables, fresh fruits, and aromatic herbs is more than just a way to fill your plate; it is like a badge of honor. Gardening offers rewarding experiences, from discovering…
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Bolstering Canada’s right to repair could shield it against U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty
Bolstering Canada’s right to repair could shield it against U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty The Conversation
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In Iowa’s farm country, small towns rally around a native son in football’s biggest game
In Iowa’s farm country, small towns rally around a native son in football’s biggest game WPLG Local 10
