Many researchers are particularly interested in capsaicin, the active compound in chili peppers responsible for their fiery sensation. Capsaicin works by stimulating pain receptors in the body, specifically targeting the TRPV1 receptor, which detects heat and pain. While this might sound counterintuitive, exposing these receptors to capsaicin can eventually desensitize them, leading to long-term pain relief. Scientists are exploring ways …
FL Volusia County Designated as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Volusia County in Florida as a natural disaster area due to losses caused by frosts and freezes that occurred Dec. 7-30, 2010. “President Obama and I understand these conditions caused severe damage to nursery crops, and we want to help,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This action will …
Cold Threatens South Texas Fruits & Vegetables
Much of the Midwest is under snow, in some cases up to two feet, from a storm moving across the country. While Florida farmers sit this one out, other parts of fruit and vegetable country in the deep south are in for some cold nights this week. USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford has details with Meteorologist Brad Rippey in this report. …
Just How Bad is a High Sugar Diet
Experts estimate the amount of sugar in our diets has increased 30-percent in the last 30 years. And many of us could be easily accused as having that sweet tooth; at least I know I would certainly be guilty. But many of us also think that there is not much harm in indulging as long as we otherwise live a …
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Fruit and Veggie Farmers Like New Healthy Eating Guidelines
The country’s newest dietary guidelines focus on balancing calories and making the best of those calories. This is good news for fruit and vegetable farmers. Hear more in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New Feedstock Crops for Energy – Myths Addressed
Florida feedstock crops farmer and founder of the Florida Feedstock Growers Association, Bill Vasden, Jr., discusses some of the myths about these energy crops discussed recently in water management circles, and talks about the movement to expand acreage of these crops in Florida so far. Hear his comments in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …
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The number of people becoming vegetarians is growing. Everett Griner tells us why and what this is going to affect the most. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
FL Anti-Regulation Wave Engulfs Water Debate
By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 27, 2011……….Hoping to capitalize on the flood of anti-regulation rhetoric in Tallahassee since the inauguration of Gov. Rick Scott, utilities and business groups pushed lawmakers Thursday to loosen the rules in the age-old debate about water management and economic growth. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
Tree Nut Production was up in 2010
Nuts that grow on trees do compete again peanuts in many markets, so today Tyron Spearman looks at how those nut crops fared in 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …