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Italian farmers breed lycopene-rich, super tomato
September 29, 2010 8:53 AM
Italian farmers are growing a new kind of super tomato that has higher concentrations of lycopene, the chemical that gives the tomato its color, but it can also be very healthy. Lycopene is a strong anti-oxidant, which is believed to neutralize free radicals that damage human cells. Several studies... more » -
Thursday: Vegetable growing and winterizing your garden
September 28, 2010 10:13 AM
Your tomatoes and peppers, basil and squash were a mouth-watering success--but summer is turning into fall--now what? What can you do to your garden plot this autumn that will lead to even more success next summer? What can be planted now for harvest next spring? Larry Stebbins with... more » -
Illnesses push USDA, FDA to write safety rules
October 6, 2009 4:35 PM
Two federal agencies are teaming up to write new food safety rules for fresh produce, following foodborne illness outbreaks tied to fruits and vegetables in recent years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday its fresh produce chief Leanne Skelton will work with the Food and Drug Administration to... more » -
Food fight! 25 tons of tomatoes splatter Reno
August 31, 2009 5:17 PM
The streets of Reno, Nevada ran red on Saturday as hundreds took part in a massive food fight. 25 tons of ripe tomatoes provided the ammunition for the battle. The food fight, which is based on a similar festival held in Bunol, Spain, was organized to raise money... more »
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