…wine grapes and tree fruits — to boost the performance of pesticides, makes honey bee larvae significantly more susceptible to a deadly virus, according to researchers at Penn State and…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…of the nation’s fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, we congratulate Governor Perdue on his nomination as Secretary of Agriculture and wish him a speedy confirmation process.” About Western Growers: Founded…
Proposal to Establish a New Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order
…certified organic products and would include a range of agricultural commodities, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry, breads, grains, snack foods, condiments, beverages, and packaged and prepared foods. It…
Foods to Pickle
…improve digestion and immune function and increasing the availability of nutrients and antioxidants found in foods. Cucumbers are the most familiar choice for pickling. Generally, crunchy and watery vegetables make…
Agri View: Fresh Fruit
…prices most families can easily afford. Now we export more than most countries consume. Look at China. Until the early 1990’s bananas were one of the few fruits that the…
Proposed Rule Issued to Amend COOL Provisions; Invites Public Comments
…products covered by the law include muscle cut and ground meats: lamb, goat, and chicken; wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish; fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; peanuts, pecans, and…
Dairy Groups Support Senate Bill
…too long, the FDA has turned a blind eye to the misbranding of imitation dairy products, despite the decades-old federal law that milk comes from animals, not vegetables or nuts….
Cheap Healthy Eats
…Not only that, they’re great for juicing, and also easy to prep for snacks on the go. Other healthy fruits and veggies that tend to be on the less expensive…
MyPlate, MyWins Helps Turn Resolutions into Real Solutions
…five MyPlate food groups – fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy – into each day. To officially join the challenge and receive encouraging messages along the way, individuals will…
National Fruitcake Day
…Middle Ages, honey, spices and preserved fruits were added. Recipes for fruitcake vary from country to country depending on available ingredients and tradition. A typical 1 ounce piece will cost…
Keep Holiday Food Safe with These Four Safety Steps
…food onto ready-to-eat food. For example, when preparing a roast and raw veggies for a dip platter, keep the raw meat from coming into contact with the vegetables, or food…
Agri View: Farming Versions
…their own vegetables but don’t want to invest in land so they did up their shrubbery, plow up their lawn and plant vegetables. There you have a farmet. My information…
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
Tests on produce collected by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) indicate the vast majority of fruits and vegetables available for sale in California meet stringent pesticide safety standards….
Freedom Caucus Wants Nutrition Rules Overturned
…schools to offer more fruits and vegetables and whole grains while cutting back on salt, sugar, and fat. It goes on to say, “Schools are throwing away food that students…