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Oriental fruit fly scare prompts 94-square-mile agriculture quarantine
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced Tuesday that a portion of South San Jose is under quarantine for the oriental fruit fly, with residents in the area...Read More
Alameda County food bank teams with farms to provide fresh produce
Two farms will begin providing produce at a reasonable rate to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, allowing it to provide much-needed fresh fruit and vegetables to a growing...Read More
Court blocks bug spray suspected of killing bees
A federal appeals court in San Francisco Thursday overturned the EPA's approval of an insecticide that beekeepers said would be toxic to honey bees.Read More
Bug hunters target oriental fruit fly
State workers will begin laying bait Friday in Santa Clara County to stop the spread of oriental fruit flies.Read More
Drought squeezes food bank produce
Second Harvest Food Bank is concerned that another drought year for California could reduce its supply of surplus food.Read More
You can make this: Asparagus spring salad
A simple pleasure of a spring salad with asparagus and soft-boiled eggs, meant to be enjoyed alone.Read More
Rescue that bag of celery in your fridge
You've got a bundle of celery in the back of your crisper drawer. (Go check. You do.) This is what you should do with it. Read More
From green garlic springs fresh flavor
Sometimes it’s okay to be immature. In the case of green garlic, it’s more than okay — it’s a highlight of spring.Read More
The secret to an artichoke’s heart
Like all things beautiful and rare, artichokes — the greenmarket's thorny belles — are tough to crack. Read More
Pea shoots: The taste of spring
Maximize pea shoots’ short season with a week’s worth of meals, and learn how to extend it by growing your own. Read More
At last, asparagus
We've been waiting for this moment. We've watched the days get lighter, felt the sun get warmer. And now, asparagus! Read More