…PERFECT mango, and easy ways to cut it up perfectly! Mangos are one of my favorite fruits, and they are in season RIGHT NOW! Thank you so so much to…
Chlorpyrifos Ban Introduced in U.S. Senate
…a number of crops such as soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, citrus, tree nuts, peanuts, vegetables, and others, from losses to insect pests. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FDA Grants to Help States Comply with FSMA Produce Rule
…risk-based approach to the oversight of food safety. FDA says the produce safety rule establishes science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables…
Farm Bureau Responds to USTR’s NAFTA Objectives
…rules; Improved dispute settlement procedures for fresh fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products; Eliminated or reduced Canadian tariff barriers to dairy, poultry eggs, and wine, as well as the recently implemented…
Chlorine Dioxide Pouches Can Make Produce Safer and Reduce Spoilage
…E. coli and other pathogens from the surfaces of fruits and vegetables. Worrell Water Technologies of Delray Beach, Florida, hopes to market the product to produce wholesalers and packers in…
Germany Pork Consumption at 11 Year Low
Pork consumption in Germany has fallen to an 11 year low, as the nation is cutting back on the world-recognized Bratwurst and hot dogs in favor for more vegetables. Bloomberg…
Foods Harmful to Our Health
…to Our Health Many of the healthy foods we eat every day: fruits, vegetables, and other plants that are good for us also could be harmful to our health, if…
Western View: Ventura County
…fruits, nuts, vegetables and grains. Farming and farm-dependent businesses provide an 43,000 jobs in Ventura County. But it’s still definitely southern California. This part of the state has been overrun…
Best Plants to Plant to Feed the Bees
…food. Such as avocados, almonds and many of our favorite tree fruits. And we can’t forget honey! Bees are such a valuable agricultural resource, they are responsible for pollinating 80…
States Sue EPA to Prevent Insecticide Use
…the data they based the decision on. Chlorpyrifos is commonly sprayed on citrus fruits, apples, cherries, and other crops. Dow, the maker of the product, did not immediately respond to…
Russia Extends Ban on U.S. and E.U. Produce
…sanctions against Russia through January 31st. The ban applies to fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other agricultural products from a list of countries that put trade penalties in place because of…
Growing Veggies by Vertical Gardening
…putting a dent in your pocketbook. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Veggies by Vertical Gardening To grow your own fresh fruits and veggies in a garden…
Agri View: School Lunch Problem
…Lessly, more vegetables did not please the average student. So, the food was wasted. By the ton. Agriculture officials have not been involved in suggested changes. But, they support any…
Western View: COOL Lawsuit Ahead
…It’s unfair to our growers to not label the country of origin. While most fruits and vegetables must be labeled, meats don’t need to be. It used to! A few…