Peanut Industry Attends Food Summit

Folks attending a recent Food Summit were able to learn the latest from the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the story.

Challenge 250 to Strengthen Response to Invasive Species
A new initiative aims to strengthen the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ (UF/IFAS) ability to respond rapidly when a new invasive pest or plant disease threatens. Edward “Gilly” Evans, director of the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC), launched the Challenge 250 initiative. Named in recognition of the nation’s 250th […]
Wedgworth Leadership Institute Selects Class XIII
The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) has selected 30 Florida participants for Class XIII of its two-year leadership development program. The program is designed for emerging agriculture and natural resources professionals who aspire to greater leadership responsibilities in the private and/or public sectors. The program will begin in November and include […]