Red, white, and blueberry: US’s original fruit is key to making America healthy again

Published July 1, 2026 10:00am ET



This July Fourth, as millions of American families gather around picnic tables, ball fields, and backyard grills to celebrate our nation’s independence, we’re reminded of the spirit of ingenuity that built our great country. 

And there is another American tradition worth celebrating as we approach America’s 250th anniversary: the ingenuity of American farming and its legacy of providing nutritious food to American families. 

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