…needed.” The Produce Safety Rule, which went into effect on Jan. 26, 2016, establishes science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing and holding of fruits and vegetables grown…
Celebrating National Veggie Burger Day
…Ingredients include tofu, nuts, grain, seeds, and vegetables such as mushroom or fungi. They’re a quick and convenient way to enjoy a meatless meal and typically run from 70 to…
Celebrating National Olive Day
Cathy Isom gives us a bit of history and tells us the best way of celebrating one of the world’s oldest fruits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Celebrating National Water a Flower Day
…called angiosperms. There are nearly 300,000 species of angiosperms. Their flowers and fruits may vary significantly. Fruits and flowers are among the most useful features for identifying the plant species….
Reasons to Plant Flowers alongside Vegetables
You have a good vegetable garden. Now you can make it a great vegetable garden. Cathy Isom has tips why you should plant flowers alongside vegetables. That’s coming up on…
Celebrating National Wine Day
…made from fermented grapes or other fruits. During the fermentation processes, yeast consumes the sugars in the grapes converting it into alcohol. Different grapes produce different wines. There are more…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…fruits to alcoholic beverages – is on the rise. Mission participants will connect with potential customers and take part in site visits to learn more about doing business in southern…
Celebrating National Walnut Day
…tree nut that is not only tasty to eat on its own, but is great in baked goods and candies. Today is National Walnut Day. Rounded, single-seeded stone fruits of…
Organic Produce Has Strong First Quarter
…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…