…strategically pairing fruits, vegetables and flowers. Plant flowers that will attract beneficial bugs that will pollinate the vegetables. They can also deter harmful insects resulting in better growing conditions and…
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
…issues of orchard apples, they are wily cousins that can survive a bit better. Like many fruits, particularly ones that are on the sour side, crabapples make for tasty jellies…
Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss
…day everyday? Of course not. To function properly, we need plenty of water, fruits and vegetables, fiber, and fat. Additionally, adequate sleep and stress reduction play massive roles in overall…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
…many American ag producers. U.S. vegetables, cotton, and nuts were among the products incurring hefty tariff increases. Several agricultural groups have issued support of the recent development to improve U.S.-EU…
Vegetables to Plant for a Bountiful Fall Harvest
Some vegetables you can plant now for your fall harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Just as the summer garden gets in full swing, it’s time to start…
Vegetable Plants that Outshine Others in Summer Heat
…down production when warm summer nights arrive, many of the smaller, hotter types produce well straight through. Okra is one of the most self-sufficient summer vegetables because of its love…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…always a safe bet to plan on a protein, like pork loin, a couple of vegetables – whatever is in season – and rice. There’s no shame in frozen vegetables…
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
…eat the rainbow, for starters. A wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables like leafy greens, peppers, and berries, which contain numerous beneficial vitamins and minerals. Foods high in Omega…
Plant-Based Sources to Tap into for Vitamin D
…systems, but is notoriously difficult to find in plant-based foods. Unfortunately, there just aren’t enough vegetables, roots, grains, or fruits that contain enough D. But, there are a few plant-based…
Health Bite: Macronutrients 101
…carbohydrates, like most fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. But also sugar and highly processed foods like chips and baked goods. Like carbohydrates, protein is also 4 calories per gram. It’s…
Plant Things That Keep Bees Coming Back for More
…go wrong with herbs! Not only do bees adore them, but they are edible, help control invasive insect populations, smell nice, and look wonderful. Many vegetables in the garden must…
Organic Sales Hit New Record of Nearly $62 Billion in 2020
…totaled $20.4 billion in 2020. OTA indicated that more than 15 percent of all fruits and vegetables sold in the U.S. are now organic. The smallest organic categories of meat,…
Health Bite: Produce That Hydrates
…agricultural abundance, there are many seasonal fruits and vegetables that will help us with our hydration. With water content at 96 percent, lettuce is one of the most hydrating vegetables,…
Agriculture Facing More Transportation Issues with Trucking Challenges
…cruciferous vegetables coming from Santa Maria are as high as $11,100 when being sent to destinations such as Boston and New York. The rates for the same 48- to 53-foot…