A bill that would require managers of state-owned conservation lands such as public parks to consider cattle grazing when developing or updating land management plans was approved in the House Natural Resources & Disaster Committee on Wednesday.

New federal food guidelines are pushing for more lean proteins and whole foods, and away from cheaper, processed carbs. Food pantries welcome the change, but say it’s exposing major gaps in funding, storage, and access to fresh food.

Roughly one in 10 Palm Beach residents rely on food assistance benefits, which were halted on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

President Donald Trump’s administration faces Monday deadlines to tell two federal judges whether it will fully fund the nation’s biggest food aid program using emergency reserves during the government shutdown.

Students from age 14 to young adults are learning skills that will start them on the road to self-sufficiency and independence through Recipes for Success, Extraordinary Charities' newest program.

The U.S Department of Agriculture shut down animal imports through ports along the southern border due to a growing outbreak of New World Screwworms. It’s a deadly parasitic fly that’s spreading in Mexico and nearby countries.

The lychee has a notoriously short season, so South Florida growers always see a rush on the exotic treat. But, in large part because increasing temperatures driven by climate change, it's going to be even shorter.

Senate spokeswoman Katie Betta said in an email that President Ben Albritton intends to revive the rural proposal next year.

Taking advantage of Florida’s warm climate, gardeners are growing tropical fruits that can’t be found anywhere else in the continental U.S. right in their own backyards — including mangosteen, South American ackee, Puerto Rican achacha and even crossover fruits like the chempejack, a combination of jackfruit and Southeast Asian cempedak.

Eight South Florida chefs are joining more than 150 nationwide in urging Congress to protect children from going hungry. They are speaking out against proposed deep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, which helps low-income families buy groceries.