…cucumbers, squash, luffa, and melons. More specifically, gourd refers to the fruits of plants in the two Cucurbitaceae genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita, or also to their hollow, dried-out shell. A…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…species to enter our state is by “hitchhiking” in fruits and vegetables brought back illegally by travelers as they return from infested regions around the world, or from packages of…
$35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
…more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein and low-fat dairy, and less sodium and fat. In 2008, USDA, NFL, NDC, and GENYOUth partnered via Fuel Up to Play 60, an…
Food Prices pt. 2
…for some food items actually be lower than the year before? That’s what happened in 2015 when price declines from pork, seafood, milk, fats and oils, fruits and vegetables. But…
Agri View: Cost of Food
…in California has raised concerns about rising produce prices at supermarkets or grocery stores. Prices for both farm-level fruit and vegetables rose in May. Farm-level fruit prices increased 3.9 percent…
Agri View: Eat Healthy
…(pdf), these reminders help you stay within your food budget. Smart Shopping for Veggies and Fruits (pdf), get the fruits and vegetables you need without breaking the bank. Sample 7…
Agri View: Vegetables-A Small Choice
…a MyWin! Start with a few of these small changes. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Focus on whole fruits. Vary your veggies. Make half your grains whole grains….
American Farm Bureau Expresses Support for Senate Child Nutrition Legislation Goals
…dietary guidelines which include dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables, and grains.” “Lifelong healthy eating habits begin with children having healthy choices—and school food programs are pivotal in shaping those healthy…
Agri View: Buy or Rent Farmland
…equity to even consider buying a fraction of their total land base (farmers in high-value sectors like fruits and vegetables may develop secure financial footing more quickly, he points out)….
Feed a Bee
…of our fruits, nuts and vegetables, which help contribute to a healthy, nutritious diet. Since bees are so important to our agriculture, we all need to do our part to…
Agri View: COOL Labeling
…the law include muscle cut and ground meats: lamb, goat, and chicken; wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish; fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; peanuts, pecans, and macadamia nuts; and…
The California Kitchen: Honey Brulee Beet and Asparagus Salad
…Koroneiki Olive Oil Asparagus Mexican Onion Grilled Oak Patch Vegetables Spring Mix Greens Bravo Feta Cheese Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West….
2015 Dietary Guidelines Support Lean Beef in a Healthy Diet
…rich protein foods, like lean beef, more often and by pairing them with more vegetables, fruits and whole grains.” Ellis, a Wyoming rancher, noted the changes in today’s retail meat…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
…vegetables, including dark green, red and orange, legumes (beans and peas), starchy and other vegetables Fruits, especially whole fruits Grains, at least half of which are whole grains Fat-free or…