Believe it or not, USDA’s Women, Infants and Children nutrition program has never included vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables, but that is about to change. Report (1:00 .wma)
Nutrition Labels for Potatoes
The Food and Drug Administration has made some unfavorable decisions regarding nutrition labeling for potatoes. Â Report (1:00 .wma)
Personalized Produce
A Georgia company can personalize produce with messages and brands. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Potatoes Still Popular
Potatoes are still the most popular vegetable in the US according to USDA’s latest Vegetable and Melon Yearbook. Â Report (1:00 wma)
NRCS Programs Help Row Crop Farmers
A Suwannee county row crop farm is a good example of how USDA-NRCS programs help farmers. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Vegetable Yearbook Numbers
USDA has released the 2005 Vegetable and Melons Yearbook. Report (1:00 wma)
Vary Veggies and Focus on Fruit
USDA is meeting the challenge of getting people to eat more fruits and vegetables with new mottos. Report (1:00 wma)
More Really Matters
The government is changing from “5 a Day” to “More Matters” in an effort to encourage greater consumption of fruits and vegetables. Report (1:00 wma)
Hope for Ugly Tomatoes
USDA’s AMS is proposing an exemption for Florida UglyRipe Tomatoes. Report (1:00 wma)
Trendy Produce
Lots of interesting varieties of fruits and vegetables can be found these days in the produce section. Report (1:00 wma)