Brassica vegetables such as broccoli and brussels sprouts help to prevent cancer because they contain plant compounds called glucosinolates. The researchers tested the effect of different preparations on four brassica vegetables - broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower and green cabbage. Many people who despise broccoli eat the vegetable because they think it is good for them. Advertisement Advertisement Freezing and thawing resulted in up to a third of the compounds being lost, and up to...

Most groups supporting the industry were generally pleased with the plan, which targets nearly $5 billion to support specialty crop producers by increasing nutrition in food assistance programs including school meals through the purchase of fruits and vegetables, funding specialty crop research, fighting trade barriers, and expanding export markets. Most groups supporting the industry were generally pleased with the plan, which targets nearly $5 billion to support specialty crop producers...

Ironically, most of us are willing to eat food produced thousands of miles away without any understanding of who produced it or where it comes from. Money given to a farmer will circulate locally many times over because that farmer is a member of that local community, Burbage said. The outbreak affected more than 20 states and was attributed to contaminated spinach, the origin of which was traced to a handful of large producers in California. Sterngold s statement puts an exclamation point...

usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogle What's this? Area markets feature local produce By Diana Washington Valdez / El Paso Times Article Launched:05/26/2007 05:41:42 AM MDT Vegetables including tomatoes and peppers can be found at the farmers market in Sunland Park. usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogle What's this? Area markets feature local produce By Diana Washington Valdez / El Paso Times Article Launched:05/26/2007 05:41:42 AM MDT Vegetables including tomatoes and peppers can be found at the farmers...

Published May 22, 2007 07:04 pm - Celery, squash, cabbage, new at market this week All kinds of plants such as flowers, vegetables, herbs, water plants; kiwi plants and hanging baskets are available at the Muskogee Farmers Market, located in front of Muskogee Civic Center in the Market Square. Published May 22, 2007 07:04 pm - Celery, squash, cabbage, new at market this week All kinds of plants such as flowers, vegetables, herbs, water plants; kiwi plants and hanging baskets are available...

But Niagara's greenhouse sector isn't a weak cog in the economic wheel about to break down in light of this latest addition to a growing list of challenges. Each year, those glass and plastic rectangles churning out plants and, in some cases, vegetables, chip in more than 42 per cent of the dollars generated by local agriculture, making Niagara's greenhouse industry the largest sector of the local farm economy. Each year, those glass and plastic rectangles churning out plants and, in some...

Each booklet has five $4 coupons to use at a farmers market. We got a few more this year because we had the highest redemption in the state, and we are in the top 10 in the country for redemption of the coupons, Rains said. Senior citizens will have an opportunity to apply for $20 value coupon booklets through the agency beginning May 29. Burl Slaten, manager of the Decatur market, said recipients spend a lot of the coupons there. Rains said she will give seniors a list of eligible...

The county is one of the largest producers in the state, growing summer and winter squash on nearly 1,000 acres. In Fresno County, farmers produce several types of squash, including zucchini, crookneck and scallop. Specialty markets also exist for squash blossoms and baby squash, vegetables that are harvested at a very immature stage. Valley growers produce summer and winter squash varieties that vary in length, color and taste. The winter squash crops -- which include acorn, butternut and...

Federal officials granted a disaster designation to nearly half the state where an Easter weekend freeze caused about $100 million in agricultural damage just a day after Congress approved grants to help farmers. The freezing temperatures April 6-9 damaged fruit and vegetable crops in 47 counties from the mountains to the coastal plain. Department of Agriculture declaration were in his western North Carolina district, where farmers will feel the effects of the storm damage for years. The...