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Don't Go Green this Spring, Greening Disease (HLB) Kills Citrus

April 16, 2013 Lawrence Hawkins, Public Affairs Specialist, APHIS

It’s time to grab those gloves and get outside for some gardening! April is not only a great time to plant citrus trees, but it’s also Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. Before wielding that shovel, take a few minutes to learn how to keep your trees healthy and prevent the spread of...

Animals Plants

U.S. Food Companies Refocus on Product Healthfulness

April 16, 2013 Steve Martinez, Food Markets Branch, Economic Research Service

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from USDA’s rich science and research portfolio. On your last visit to the grocery store, you may have noticed the multitude of products proclaiming “no trans fats,” or...

Food and Nutrition Research and Science

Working Together to Prevent Summer Hunger

April 16, 2013 Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary, Food Nutrition and Consumer Services

Making sure children have nutritious meals and keep their bodies moving all year long is one of USDA’s most important missions. Our Summer Food Service Program plays an important role in ensuring that all children get healthy meals during the summertime. We’re proud to say that in 2012, our partners...

Food and Nutrition