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Usually, when you peel an onion, you toss out the skin. When you do that, you lose the skin’s antioxidants, and the waste goes to the landfill.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently completed a state-mandated referendum vote that determined the California Avocado Commission is approved to continue in operation for the next five years.

California farmers around the state can expect to receive a drastically reduced amount of water from state and federal water systems this year.

“We are honored to be recognized by the Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast. The Boys & Girls Club has always welcomed us to share our love and knowledge of produce with its members.

Soil is more than the ground we walk on — it’s the foundation of everything we grow. Maintaining healthy soils is the first step toward maximizing yield and ensuring your land remains productive for generations.

As April starts this week, we enter the Florida blueberry season and the sweet taste that comes with the fruit.

The USDA today announced the availability of $2 million to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture now provides state estimates of fresh fruit and vegetable exports.

How much more would you pay for U.S.-grown produce?