…gifts that are handmade in the kitchen. Who wouldn’t want a little sweet treat or some homemade bread? Then when it comes to wrapping our gifts, instead of going out…
Turkey Leftovers. What to do?
…and recipes. Such as Turkey Cobb sandwiches, Turkey Pumpkin Chili, Sweet Potato Soup, Turkey sloppy joes, turkey pot pies, or throw several of those leftovers together for a leftover Thanksgiving…
Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dishes
…you. Coming in 12th place is corn, followed by glazed carrots, candied yams and creamed spinach. Brussel sprouts holds the 8th spot, sweet potato casserole is ranked 7th. Green bean…
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
Candied sweet potatoes – dripping with butter, brown sugar and pecans – or a casserole of mashed sweet potatoes smothered with toasted marshmallows are common sides on the Thanksgiving table….
USDA/NIFA Invests in Programs to Increase Crop Productivity, Profitability, and Stewardship of Three Crops
…crop in the U.S. The Potato Breeding Research Program supports potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research programs that focus on varietal development and testing and potato varieties for commercial production. These…
Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Lowest Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in Five Years
…shopping list for Farm Bureau’s informal survey includes turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee and milk,…
Bringing Persimmons into the Limelight
Persimmons are a sweet, flavorful fruit that hasn’t gotten much attention. That’s probably because many people don’t know what it is, how to eat it, or that it’s good for…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…We were selling pears on a table out in front,” Ranch Manager Russ Bonino said. The stand sells sweet corn, tomatoes, many varieties of squashes, zucchini and much more. In…
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
…rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain and sweet rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity….
Celebrating National Pumpkin Day
…Vitamin C. Pumpkins are an amazingly versatile vegetable, they can be used in sweet, savory, spicy, or salty dishes! You can bake them, boil them, steam them, puree them, even…
Celebrating National Liqueur Day
Cathy Isom tells us about a holiday not many know about. She is celebrating a sweet beverage that often flavored with fruit, cream, spices, flowers or nuts. That’s coming up…
GMO’s Take New Approach with Non-Browning Apples
…other genetically engineered products that are marketed to consumers. Simplot offers a bruise-resistant type of russet called the Innate potato. Del Monte has also engineered a pink pineapple designed to…
One of Summer’s Favorite Fruits – Watermelon
…Summer’s Favorite Fruits – Watermelon Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than a juicy, sweet slice of watermelon. Aside from being delicious, watermelons contain water, of course, potassium,…
Plant Now for Fall Harvest
…days of early fall. But these grocery store staples are the tip of the iceberg of fall crops. Colorful, slightly salty orach greens and sweet and juicy fennel bulbs should…