…agricultural industry.” SCMP strengthens food safety; seeks new ways to address plant pests, disease, and other crop-specific issues; and increases marketing opportunities for specialty crops—fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and dried…
Clean 15 Fruits and Veggies of 2018
…a fortune for them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Environmental Working Group, or EWG, identifies fruits and vegetables that have the highest and lowest pesticide residues….
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…billion annually. Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance: The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 120 organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree…
Food Waste Resonates Beyond the Trash Bin
…per person daily, which is equal to 30 percent of daily calories consumed and 25 percent of daily food eaten by weight. Of 22 food groups studied, fruits, vegetables, and…
Plan Your Ultimate Flower and Veggie Garden
…whether you’ll be using containers, a raised bed or a fenced in garden plot. Next, know you climate to determine the types of flowers and vegetables that will thrive. And…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…seeking their continued support for our growers who work every day to provide better access to higher quality and more affordable fruits and vegetables.” Robert Guenther, Senior Vice President of…
Providing Perspective on the Annual Dirty Dozen List
…farmers of fruits and vegetables and we are very strong proponents of consumer choice, but we want them to have accurate information when it comes to their fruits and vegetables,…
Yellow Fruits and Veggies Great for Your Garden
…There are certain fruits and vegetables that we need in our life that contain not only a ray of sunshine but also an abundance of vitamins and minerals, as well…
Great Reasons for Growing a Garden
…and pruning. Mood elevation happens when seeing the fruits of your labor… especially when starting those plants,whether they are fruits, veggies or flowers, from seedlings. Another thing that will make…
States Among Most Vulnerable from Proposed Tariffs
…of total personal income because of their large metro areas. Outside the middle of the country, California and Washington will see tariff impacts as they are major producers of fruits…
Ways to Waste Less Food
…you have and nothing gets forgotten. Consider canning and pickling. Preserve fruits and vegetables you can eat later. Turn food waste into compost. Or check to see if your city…
It Only Takes One Person to Spread Invasive Pests
…to travel? Whether it’s between states or to another country, check with your local USDA office before you bring back fruits, vegetables or plants so you know what’s allowed. And…
First CRISPR Developed Foods to Hit Shelves Within 10 Years
…CRISPR developed fruits and vegetables on shelves within five to 10 years. The competition at DuPont hopes to release the first product made using ingredients from CRISPR corn within the…
China Enacts Tariffs Targeting U.S. Pork
…comply with the security exceptions provision.” China alleges the move by trump caused “serious damage” to China’s interests. China is targeting U.S. items, including fruits, along with the 25 percent…