Many Americans celebrate holidays with food, spending a total of nearly $14 billion each year. ~ Agriculture Facts
Ag Facts about Onions
Yesterday (June 27) was National Onion Day. According to an old English rhyme, the thickness of an onion skin was thought to predict the severity of the upcoming winter. Thin skins meant a mild winter would come, while thick skins indicated a rough winter. ~ Agriculture Facts
Catfish Day
June 25th is National Catfish Day, celebrating the value of farm-raised catfish. ~ Agriculture Facts
Ag Facts about Peaches
A large peach has fewer than 70 calories and contains 3 grams of fiber. ~ Agriculture Facts
Ag Facts about Bees
“Bee pollination accounts for about $15 billion in added crop value. Honey bees are like flying dollar bills.” ~ from the FDA website
Ag Facts about Cucumbers
The phrase “cool as a cucumber” originated because the internal and exterior temperatures of cucumbers can vary 20 degrees. ~ Agriculture Facts
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Ag Facts about Bell Peppers
The bell pepper is the only member of the genus Capsicum that does not produce capsaicin, a chemical that can cause a strong burning sensation when it comes in contact with mucus membranes. ~ Agriculture Facts
Ag Facts about Squash
The word squash comes from an Algonquin word “askutasquash,” which means “eaten raw.” ~ Agriculture Facts
America’s Favorite Vegetable
The tomato is the most consumed vegetable in the United States. It took a Supreme Court ruling in 1893 (Nix v Hedden, 149 U.S. 304) to make tomatoes officially classified as a vegetable.
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