…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…
Picking Your Produce in a Grocery Store Farm
Instead of going to the field to pick your vegetables, herbs or spices, what about the grocery store? Cathy Isom tells us about the company that wants to put a…
Agri View: Raising a Newly Improved Potato
Everett Griner talks about the scientist working on producing a newly improved potato in today’s Agri View. Raising a Newly Improved Potato Now if we rated vegetables for quality, health,…
AFBF: NAFTA Renegotiations Must Prioritize Ag
…priorities for a modernized NAFTA include: Updated, science-based sanitary and phytosanitary rules; Improved dispute settlement procedures for fresh fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products; Eliminated or reduced Canadian tariff barriers to…
Keeping Fruits and Veggies Fresh
…help keep your fruits and veggies fresher, longer. First, it’s important to know that some fruits and veggies produce a harmless, odorless gas called ethylene. If fruits and veggies that…
Pollinator Partnership’s 10th Annual Pollinator Week
…plants, which enables them to reproduce and produce seeds and fruits. According to a study conducted by Cornell University, one-third of all the food eaten in the U.S. is the…
Agri View: Chemical Challenge to Control Insects
…to, just about, close to extinction. Many farmers would cease to grow the vegetables that sustain us. They would have to. The bugs and insects would eat the whole crop….
Regrow Vegetables from Your Scraps
…Land of Ours. Regrow Vegetables from Your Scraps When it comes to vegetables and produce, there are some foods that you can actually regrow just by saving the scraps. And…
APHIS to Allow Importation of Fresh Pitahaya Fruit from Ecuador
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the fruits and vegetable regulations to allow the importation of fresh pitahaya fruit into the…