…to see the fruits of your labor disappear or destroyed because of some hungry insects. There are some easy, do it yourself, all-natural ways to keep those hungry bugs from…
AG Sessions Says Deportation to Focus on Felons, not Farm Workers
…not farmworkers.” He points out that much of our agricultural productivity is owed to the hard work of foreigners, in particular, the harvesting of our nutritious fruits and vegetables. With…
Science Confirms – You Really Should Eat Your Brassica
…Laboratory, also in Beltsville, and Zhenlei Xiao, a postdoctoral researcher, collaborated with Luo. Both laboratories are part of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Microgreens are the young seedlings of vegetables…
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
…weekly) deliveries of locally-grown farm products, particularly fruit and vegetables, during the growing season on a subscription or membership basis. The report shows that some CSAs have modified this model…
USDA Warns it Only Takes One Person to Spread Harmful Invasive Pests
…states or to another country, check with your local USDA office before you bring back fruits, vegetables or plants so you know what’s allowed. And when returning from abroad, always…
Western Growers Forms Partnership with New Mexico Chile Association
…their workers provide over half the nation’s fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, including nearly half of America’s fresh organic produce. Some members also farm throughout the U.S. and in…
Western Growers Applauds Senate Ag Committee Perdue Vote
…Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “On behalf of the 2,500 Western Growers members who collectively grow more than half of the nation’s fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, I applaud…
Farm Bureau Praises EPA Chlorpyrifos Decision
…nationwide depend on chlorpyrifos in managing their crops,” Duvall said. “It is widely and safely used for a wide range of crops, including alfalfa, citrus, vegetables, soybeans, almonds and others….
Spinach Growers See Increased Demand
…if we tell them no, they’ll just go somewhere else for their greens and all the other (vegetables).” Some farmers may be getting out of the organic spinach business because…
Spring Produce
…the year. That’s coming on This Land of Ours. Spring Produce When it’s spring, we typically plant our summer and fall fruits and veggies. But let’s not forget those other…
Amid Brazil Scandal, Groups Urging Reconsideration of COOL
…2002 and then again in 2008, required that muscle cuts of meat and some vegetables, nuts and fruits sold at retail must contain a label informing consumers about the country…
Store Formats and Patterns in Household Grocery Purchases
…purchases, on average. This divergence holds true across demographics and store formats. Expenditures on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein sources are highest at supermarkets and club stores, and…
The Western View: The Blossom Trail
…fruits – peaches, nectarines, and cherries – usually are pink to red, but sometimes white with pink highlights. The blossom season ends with the late bloomers – like cherries. I’ve…
Funding to Support Specialty Crop Pest Management
…crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and nursery crops (including floriculture). The deadline for applications is May 1, 2017. See the request for…