…half the fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, grown both conventionally and organically, in the United States. Western Growers members are based in California, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Member…
Agri View: Impact of Snow
…grow winter vegetables. I haven’t seen any damage report yet. But, I have heard discussions about the Vidalia Onion crop. One grower reported extensive damage to the tops. But the…
USDA: Pesticide Residue Levels Show No Risk to Consumers
…the world. Fresh and processed fruits and vegetables accounted for 90 percent of the more than 10,300 samples collected by the agency. Four percent of the samples collected were organic….
Celebrating National Plum Pudding Day
…a steamed or boiled pudding. Interestingly enough, it contains no plums! The reason? In the 17th century, plums were referred to as raisins or other fruits. Plum pudding is composed…
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…cotton, fruits/nuts, and vegetables/melons. Direct government farm payments are forecast to decline $2.1 billion (18.6 percent) to $9.3 billion in 2018, reflecting large declines in Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price…
Other Uses for Coffee Grounds in Your Garden
…lilies. Many vegetables like slightly acidic soil, but tomatoes typically don’t respond well to the addition of coffee grounds. Root crops, like radishes and carrots, on the other hand, respond…
Agri View: Healthy Eating
…fruit and vegetables. I’m not surprised. A proper nutritional balance calls for 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables every day. Their study…
This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against BAC!
…separate plastic bags to prevent their juices from dripping onto other foods. Always remember to use a separate cutting board for fresh fruits and vegetables and for raw meats. Intercept…
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
The invention of a new small plastic pouch that releases chlorine dioxide gas to eliminate E. coliand other pathogens from the surfaces of fruits and vegetables is among the new…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Los Angeles County
…is known to target more than 230 different fruits, vegetables, and plants. Damage occurs when the female fruit fly lays her eggs inside the fruit. The eggs hatch into maggots…
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution with Green Juice
…fruits and other added ingredients to give you a much-needed boost of energy, antioxidants, as well as aid in weight loss. There are dozens of recipes to suit your taste…
Curbing Food Waste Helps Our Planet
…be a priority for our planet and there are many proactive measures we can take that are pretty simple. For example: When fruits start to soften after its ripened, consider…
Veggies, Flowers, Herbs to Plant in January
…you can plant certain vegetables but must be ready for a frost. Indoor herbs are always great to grow in a sunny windowsill. Start your favorite tomato and pepper varieties…
Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Issued in San Diego County
…Valley Center in 2002. Residents who believe they have fruits or vegetables that have become infested with fruit fly larvae are encouraged to call the state’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899….