It all started in 2010 with a goal of having fresh fruits and vegetables for Maria Alonso son. He was suffering from intense ADHD symptoms and the doctors were recommending…
Celebrating National Flour Month
…make many different foods. Flour that is used in baking comes mainly from wheat, although it can also be milled from corn, rice, nuts, legumes, and some fruits and vegetables….
Agri View: Agriculture Weather
…of the vegetables they enjoy during the winter comes from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Of course the unusual snowfall had little to do with Florida but, they are still counting…
Agri View: What is Going on with NAFTA?
…is that fruits and vegetables do not seem to fare well for United States farmers while Mexico is charged with “dumping” some of the same products on American and Canadian…
Fresher Alternative for Vending Machines
…select from a number of preprogrammed salads. Sally also will tell you how many calories and carbs you’ve selected before filling a bowl with lettuce, vegetables and toppings in less…
California Vegetables More Than Half of U.S. Total
Get your foodie passport ready to tour scrumptious California veggie country! With over 970 thousand acres of harvested vegetables, melons, and strawberries, the just released USDA NASS Vegetables 2017 Summary…
Western Growers Also Opposes Immigration Bill
…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…