The Claim: Hay fever can lead to other allergies. The Facts: With spring under way, millions of hay fever sufferers are sneezing, sniffling and congested. But many sufferers are unaware that a pollen allergy can result in an allergy to fruits and vegetables, known as oral allergy syndrome. ...more

March 28, 2009

It's a long-held tradition in eastern Hillsborough County for members of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association to compete in the Florida Strawberry Festival's best flat contests. ...more

March 18, 2009

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced that the deadline for submitting nominations for the Commissioner's 2009 Agriculture Environmental Leadership Awards is April 1. ...more

February 15, 2009

officially the worst period on record. Australia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth, but until recently that was never a huge problem for the 90 percent of us who live in coastal cities and towns. We always had thought of dry spells as the farmers' problem. ...more

January 9, 2009

Jennifer Halkias was driving along Alt. 19 to the Sponge Docks when she saw a sign announcing Eco Bean Organic Coffee House. She just had to stop in. Rachel and husband David Gause opened the coffee house this summer. It had previously been known as the Lighthouse. ...more

November 8, 2008

Next Tuesday, at Firemen's Field, the public will have a chance to support and learn more about Ag-Venture, a local program that educates students about agriculture, and enjoy a rib-eye steak dinner with home made ice cream. ...more

October 23, 2008

Is there a difference in nutrition between non-fat sour cream and fat-free plain yogurt? ...more

September 3, 2008

NEW YORK As fruit and vegetable prices soar, you can save money by taking some extra time in the produce aisle to make sure bad apples aren't sneaking into your grocery cart. ...more

July 26, 2008

"You can't turn on the TV the past few days without hearing something about tomatoes and salmonella," says Family and Consumer Sciences agent Betsy Crisp, "Things have been changing almost daily and you just need to be alert - but do not panic." ...more

June 17, 2008

Publishers of children's magazines are using the high-profile human presidential races to promote their passion for nutrition. ...more

May 23, 2008