…The top three categories of organic fresh produce being packaged salads, berries, and apples, collectively accounted for 40 percent of all sales. Overall, organic vegetables showed a higher value than…
Agri View: Fruit and Vegetable Labor Problem
…may have noticed that you are paying more for your fresh fruit and vegetables this year. You are very likely to pay more next year. One of the problems that…
Spring Vegetables from Garden to Kitchen
Cathy Isom fills you in about some of the fresh Spring vegetables that should be a staple in your kitchen. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Spring is…
Planting and Cultivating Your Very Own Forage Garden
…Land of Ours. What we garden is usually what we want to eat. Aside from the typical vegetables and fruits, it’s also a good idea to grow a good forage…
Agri View: Roadside Markets and Eating Healthier
…variety of fruits and vegetables. Thus, a much larger volume of these foods are now being consumed. This is shown by increased sales of both. Especially fruits. The average spending…
Spring Veggies Perfect for Kids to Grow
…garden starters and are fairly easy to maintain over the spring and summer months. Growing fruits, veggies, and herbs with your children is a great way to get them involved…
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…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
…to compete and grow in domestic and global markets. Specialty crop production, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery and greenhouse commodities, contributes significantly to the U.S economy, accounting for $66…
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…