PEST MANAGEMENT ...
INNOVATION ...
USDA approves cottonseed genetic process
Cottonseed could become one of the world's leading sources of protein-rich food
FOOD SAFETY ...
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw chicken
As of Monday, 92 people infected with Salmonella have been reported from 29 states
RESEARCH ...
Producer grant call for proposals now open
Grants available from Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education program
NATURAL DISASTERS ...
USDA announces assistance for pecan growers
Up to $15M is available to eligible pecan orchardists or pecan nursery tree growers
WHAT'S GROWING ...
Cool-season organic vegetable production
New bulletin available for growers interested in cool-season vegetable production
GATHERING ...
James Beard Foundation hosts Chefs Boot Camp
Chefs Boot Camp for Policy & Change engages chefs to champion a better food world
LEADERSHIP ...
Christmas Tree Board announces interim director
Marsha Gray named interim Executive Director of the Christmas Tree Promotion Board
KEEPING COOL ...
Cool, calm cows produce more meat, dairy
With cattle, a cooler body helps with meat & dairy production, new UF research shows
FUNDRAISER ...