Central New York Super Foods; Squash, in Season this Week
By Linda Quinn
The Post-Standard
7-20-10
Summer squash and zucchini are a dieter's delight, and it's one of the most economical vegetables at the market. At only 19 calories a cup and 95 percent water, squash is a great for adding variety, color, nutrition and fiber. The delicate flavor is perfect for summer dishes, sliced raw into match sticks and added to lunches.
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Central New York Super Foods; Squash, in Season this WeekResearch Shows Apple Health Benefits
Fruit Net
7/12/10
A new Horticulture Australia report shows that apples can help alleviate allergy symptoms and reduce cholesterol.
According to a Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) report, new research backs up the saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away'.To view the rest of the story click on the following link:
Research Shows Apple Health BenefitsAdding Value to Grain Proves a Successful Move for N.Y. Operation
By Maegan Crandall
Lancaster Farming
7/19/10
NEWFIELD, N.Y. - The recent heat wave didn’t deter a large group of farmers, consumers and agricultural professionals from attending an informative field day — sponsored by Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) — where they trekked through waist-high fields of wheat and emmer crops.
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Adding Value to Grain Proves a Successful MoveGrowers Report High Volumes of Sweet Corn, Green Beans
By Doug Ohlemeier
The Packer
7/14/10
While growers worry if New York will be able to ship steady supplies of cabbage later in the season, grower-shippers of sweet corn and green beans say buyers should expect strong volumes.With 22,300 average planted acres, the state is the fourth biggest sweet corn producer.
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Growers Report High Volumes
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