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….
Enjoying Your Favorite Pastime Meal
…mushrooms, peppers, and other vegetables. And also, beef, chicken, olives, onions and cheeses – all of which come straight from the farm. No matter how you prefer your slice, deep…
USDA Survey Shows Millennials Prefer Fruits, Vegetables
A recent Department of Agriculture report shows that millennials prefer fruits and vegetables over grains and meats. The USDA report analyzed food-buying data by generation. Agri-Pulse reports that millennials spend…
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…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…