…were damaged. Oranges suffered losses of about $3.4 million, while the cost to mandarins reached $491,022 and grapefruit losses totaled $35,930. Other affected commodities include vegetables, with damage and losses…
Planning Your Garden for the New Year
…time than now to start thinking ahead for those garden plans. whether you’re dreaming of a bounty of vegetables, a balcony of colorful flowers, or some other sort of outdoor…
Making Your Holiday Meals Waste Free
…dried fruits, nuts and candy. Choose plant-based dishes to help lower the impact of your food choices. Use a dinner party calculator to help you make just the right amount…
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…fruits and vegetables. The AMS Cotton Program is on course to classify samples from over 20 million bales by the end of the current season in June 2018. AMS supported…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
Tests on produce collected by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) indicate that the vast majority of fruits and vegetables available for sale in California meet stringent pesticide safety…
How to Plan, and Work, Your Winter Kitchen Garden
If you love to grow your own herbs and vegetables, but are unable to because of winter conditions. You can plant a kitchen garden. Cathy Isom has some great tips…
National Produce Consumption Still Significantly Low
…of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. The data indicated that only nine percent of adults are eating the recommended two to three cups of vegetables per day. The…
China Phasing Out More Pesticides in Push for Food Safety
…prohibits the use of any such products on fruit, vegetables and tea. An agriculture ministry official from China says there are still many toxic chemicals in use on other crops,…
Greenhouse Veggies to Grow in Winter
…Grow in Winter Some of your favorite vegetables can be grown during the colder winter months, especially if your greenhouse is setup to allow thermal mass heating. Summertime annuals will…
Thermal Wall for Garden Plants
Winter gardening can be difficult. But, Cathy Isom fills you in on how to keep growing your hearty garden vegetables outdoors even in the winter months. That’s coming up on…
USDA Provides Tips and Resources for a Bacteria-Free Thanksgiving
…Cut turkey into smaller slices and refrigerate along with other perishable items, such as potatoes, gravy and vegetables. Leftovers should stay safe in the refrigerator for four days. When in…
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
…These rich dishes belie the true nature of sweet potatoes, which are nutrient packed, low-glycemic root vegetables that can be a part of a healthy diet year round. Research by…
Oregon Representative Releases Alternative Farm Bill
…food system. The Hagstrom Report says Bluemenauer has long been advocating for fruits and vegetables, as well as organic and local foods, in previous farm bill debates. His version of…
Agri View: Changing Diets
…meat” movement is getting people to change their diet cutting eating meat to just fruits and vegetables. Changing Diets Image: Homemade Vegan Pulled Jackfruit BBQ Sandwich with Coleslaw and Chips…