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Indiana Small Farm Conference to take place Feb. 29 through March 1 at Hendricks County Fairgrounds
There’s still time to register for the 2024 Indiana Small Farm Conference. The 12th annual conference and trade show will take place Feb. 29 through March 1 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. Source: www.purdue.edu
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Jumex Enters Energy Drink Category With Fruit Nectar Formulation
Grupo Jumex and AriZona Beverages announced the expansion of a partnership with the launch of Jumex Energy, a line of energy drinks that combines Jumex’s fruit nectar blends with a performance blend designed to provide energy support. Jumex Energy marks an evolution for Grupo Jumex as it enters the energy beverage space with standalone products…
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Med Students Must Stop Performing Pelvic Exams on Unconscious Women Without Their Consent
Please note: This blog contains descriptions of sexual assault. “Recent reports of medical students performing pelvic exams for training purposes on anesthetized women without their consent”—or their knowledge—“have produced a firestorm of controversy and calls for greater regulation.” However, that “burst of public outcry” was in the mid-1990s. California was the first state to make…
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White House Says It Will Fund WIC With Tariff Revenue, But Details Are Slim
The White House did not respond to questions from Civil Eats. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers WIC, did not answer specific questions on the details of the funding and instead emailed a statement that said it “will utilize tariff revenue to fund WIC for the foreseeable future.” Revenue from tariffs already funds…
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Plum breeding gets a boost from new gene ‘catalog’
Po-Kai Huang, a postdoctoral researcher in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, has catalogued the genes, and their many variations, that control ripening in plums. This paves the way toward breeding trees with more of the traits that please growers, grocers and consumers. (Courtesy Po-Kai Huang) By Trina Kleist, UC Davis Department of Plant…
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Ready Showcases Protein Innovations at 2025 NACS Show
Ready, a protein-centric snack and beverage brands, is set to make a high-impact appearance at the 2025 NACS Show, the convenience retail industry’s premier annual event, taking place October 15–17 at McCormick Place in Chicago. With strong momentum in the protein snacks and functional beverage categories, Ready will showcase its latest innovations, inviting retail and…
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Jarritos Debuts First Zero-Calorie Flavor Nationwide
Jarritos announced the nationwide launch of Jarritos Mandarin Zero, bringing its most popular flavor to fans in a zero-calorie format. Following a successful regional test earlier this year, consumers across the US can now enjoy the bright, citrus-forward flavor of Jarritos Mandarin, with zero calories and no compromise on taste. The launch of Mandarin Zero…
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9 Fall Crops to Sow in October
by Sarah Jay, Modern Farmer October 6, 2025 While winter does bring rest, it’s not winter yet! No matter where you farm, you can still grow yields of fall crops. Sow October seeds, and in a couple of months, you’ll be selling beautiful produce at the market. Or, sow seeds now to prepare for next…
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Celebrating Food and National Hispanic Heritage Month with Ale Graf
We had the pleasure of talking with Ale Graf about her work, food, and National Hispanic Heritage Month. We hope you enjoy this interview and her recipe for Hibiscus Chamoy. As someone who creates Mexican dishes with a plant-based twist, how is food an important part of your culture and how you share…
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GORGIE Returns to Erewhon with Cherry Crush Smoothie Collaboration
GORGIE, an energy drink brand, is back on the smoothie menu at Erewhon markets across Los Angeles by popular demand. GORGIE is known for bold flavors and better-for-you ingredients. One year after introducing Erewhon’s initial energy drink smoothie, GORGIE is back for its second collaboration with the hotspot synonymous with culture-driving, buzzworthy smoothie creations. The…