…produce Beyond the mere beauty of purple produce, such as blueberries, blackberries, plums, purple potatoes and eggplant, lies a nutrient-packed, health-protective profile. Purple fruits and vegetables can thank the presence…
Agri View: Apple Orchards
…of the Americas brought with them their English customs and favorite fruits, much favored over the native crab apple. The Lady apple, a variety still grown today, is believed to…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
…potable water reuse systems in the United States. University of California Riverside, Riverside, Calif. to measure levels of contaminants of emerging concern in common vegetables and other food crops irrigated…
Confusing Chicken Labels
…salmonella illnesses are actually fruit and vegetables. In addition, salmonella on whole chickens has decreased by 66 percent over the last 5 years. Learn key salmonella stats and simple tips…
Agri View: Chicken Wings
…to fish and vegetables on Fridays…Some regulars had been spending a lot of money, and Dom asked his mother to make something special to pass around gratis at the stroke…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…species plays a more significant role in producing the fruits and vegetables that we humans commonly take for granted yet require near daily to stay alive, the greatest modern scientist…
National Artichoke Hearts Day
…head is one of the highest reported for vegetables. The fleshy base of the artichoke is perhaps the most enjoyably edible part of this oddly-shaped vegetable. You can find artichoke…
Today is National Ag Day
…orange color is Beta-Carotene. Fruits and Vegetables that are yellow/orange in color contain Beta-Carotene and carrots are one of the richest in this nutrient. Our bodies convert Beta-Carotene into Vitamin…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…California produces nearly half of American grown fruits, nuts and vegetables, and the amount of pesticides use varies annually, depending upon pest problems, weather, acreage and other factors. Other Highlights…
Garden on a Budget
…hates green peppers, don’t splurge on ten pepper plants. Instead, spend that money on a sure thing: fruits or vegetables your whole family will definitely use. Then, carefully map out…
Agri View: Foreign Trade
…such as dairy products,meats, poultry, live animals, oilseed meals, vegetable oils, fruits, vegetables, and beverages-showed steady growth, while exports of bulk commodities tended to fluctuate more widely, particularly in response…
Bus Stop Farmers Markets
…but lacking full service grocery stores that sell fresh fruits and vegetables—are an epidemic in American cities, affecting 23.5 million people. The USDA has several ways of defining food deserts,…
Agri View: Food Protection
…require intensive care, kidney dialysis, and transfusions. Sources Contaminated food, especially undercooked ground beef, unpasteurized (raw) milk and juice, soft cheeses made from raw milk, and raw fruits and…
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
…Butter facts. How Peanuts are Grown: The peanut plant is unusual because it flowers above the ground, but fruits below the ground. Peanuts are harvested about 120-160 days after planting,…