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Purdue Extension selected to hold community listening session on end-of-service activities in wind-energy development
Wind turbines follow the bend of a waterway and a cornfield on a wind farm in north central Indiana. On Feb. 22 Purdue Extension is co-hosting a community listening session on end-of-service wind-energy development. (Purdue Agricultural Communications photo) Providing an important source of renewable energy, wind turbines are prevalent across the United States. These machines…
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Oatrageous Wins Walmart Golden Ticket for Expansion
Oatrageous Oat Milk Liqueur announced that it has been awarded a Golden Ticket through Walmart’s prestigious Open Call program and will begin expanding distribution across Walmart stores in Florida starting this month, with plans to grow regionally through 2026. Created by Misunderstood Brands, the team behind Misunderstood Whiskey Co. – the award-winning New Jersey-based spirits…
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Immigration Agents Target Grocery Stores, Detain Farmworkers
Senator Ed Merkley (D-Oregon) put out a statement criticizing the raid in his state. “Trump is using ICE to stoke fear and uncertainty in our communities, shredding our Constitution in the process,” he said. DHS is facing broad public criticism and lawsuits over its sweeps, which sometimes include picking up food and farm workers and…
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Pocantico Resources: Online Asset for Formulators
Pocantico Resources launched its redesigned website, pocanticoresources.com, to better serve professionals in the food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. The refreshed site, developed by Costello Creative Group (CCG), offers an improved digital experience with faster navigation, detailed product information, and a sleek new design. Streamlined, User-Centric Design The new site makes it easier for R&D…
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Chef Lois Ellen Frank, Ph.D.
In honor of National American Heritage Month, we are thrilled to share Chef Lois Ellen Frank’s Navajo Minestrone Soup with you. For more about Chef Lois, check out this interview. “Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and First Lady Phefelia Nez have been vocal proponents of healthy eating. President Nez found that plant-based eating shortened his…
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UC Dry Bean Field Day gives updates on new-variety research
Garbanzos, black-eyed peas and more beans: Productive and resilient Researchers across California are developing new varieties of dry beans and testing them in a hunt for larger seed size, higher yield, tolerance to drought and heat, and resistance to disease and pests. Scientists discussed their progress during the recent University of California Dry Bean Field…
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Herbalife Expands Liftoff Line With Two New Flavors
Herbalife announced the expansion of its Liftoff energy product line with two new flavors: Cola and Ginger Beer. The zero-sugar, low-calorie mental-focus and energy-boosting supplement combines the effervescent taste of classic sodas with science-backed ingredients. Available exclusively through Herbalife’s Independent Distributors, the new flavors come in convenient stick packs for active, on-the-go consumers and are…
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Fermenting a First: How Fermenteria Brewed a Better Buzz
All it took was a single sip. Jade Chang, founder and co-owner with Julie Wood of San Antonio’s “Fermenteria” was living in Nicaragua and stumbled across a beverage that was “bright, bubbly, and packed with probiotics.” She relates that the drink was “nothing like she expected from a fermented drink” and “tasted more like sparkling…
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Get Started With Regenerative Grazing: 5 Recommendations
by Sarah Jay, Modern Farmer November 17, 2025 Regenerative grazing is not a new practice, but it is to many large-scale ranchers used to the traditional industrial model. But the importance of practicing regenerative grazing has never been higher. By taking a few steps in the right direction consistently, it’s possible to convert a ranch…
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Plant-Based Hospital Menus
The American Medical Association passed a resolution encouraging hospitals to offer healthy plant-based food options. “Globally, 11 million deaths annually are attributable to dietary factors, placing poor diet ahead of any other risk factor for death in the world.” Given that diet is our leading killer, you’d think that nutrition education would be emphasized during…