…leaves, stalks, branches, grass clippings, sawdust, corrugated cardboard, paper) A nitrogen source, greens (food waste) Water Air The second approach is using worms, said Lorna Bravo, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
…being provided by UC Davis and the California Leafy Greens Research Board (CLGRB). In total, $198,000 is being committed to the project. While 2023 did not start off as a…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
…equipment owned by a person or entity. Duarte says specialty crop farmers are especially blocked when it comes to AGI limitations. “You can easily run into a broccoli or greens…
Final Food Traceability Rule Released by FDA
…Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) are reviewing what the implications will be for industry members. “IFPA is committed to working with the FDA to…
Data Sharing a Critical Component to Improving Food Safety
A big emphasis has been put on data sharing and collaboration as a means to address issues of food safety. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York said…
Decertification Action Necessary to Maintain Integrity of California LGMA
The California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture recently had to take a decertification action against a member company. California LGMA CEO Tim…
State and Federal Officials Learn About Agricultural Concerns in Monterey County
…with state and federal officials. The roundtable was organized by the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA). U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannis, California Department of…
Week in Review: Rain Creates Concerns for Raisins & Navel Orange Forecast Increases
…Food and Drug Administration will be conducting targeted sampling of leafy greens. The Navel orange forecast from the California Department of Food and Agriculture is up 19 percent from last…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the evaluation of non-herbicide weed management in cole and leafy green crops, the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-21-22
…of leafy greens and cotton acreage in California increases 17 percent for 2022. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley
As part of the continued effort to increase food safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be conducting targeted sampling of leafy greens. On-farm surveillance sampling of leafy…
Weed Management Technology Survey Seeking Grower Feedback
…and leafy greens.” The survey is part of a USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative planning grant. Information gathered through the questionnaire will be used to develop a multi-regional USDA grant…
VofV: Food Safety and Using Automation to Mitigate Risk
…focus on the tissue sampling process, which is between the grower and the harvest,” Rafael says of his company, which is currently focused on the leafy greens industry. In recent…
Wheatgrass, the Nutritional Powerhouse that is Easy to Grow
…good thing growing wheatgrass is easy, fun, and inexpensive. It’s similar to growing micro greens and a smart option for anyone who doesn’t have, or can’t have, a big garden. Wheatgrass…