A new online platform has been launched to help leafy greens producers with the auditing process. Western Growers and the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) recently launched an online desktop audit…
Audit Data Shows Strong Compliance with New LGMA Water Requirements
…growers are complying with the latest LGMA water requirements at a high rate. LGMA has had comprehensive water testing requirements since the program was first created nearly 15 years ago….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including an LGMA audit that tests new leafy green measures,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including an LGMA audit that tests new leafy green measures,…
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
…with Canadian officials to address the issue. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR), as well as the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA), are also…
Canada Implementing New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley Growers
…to leafy greens from California. The importation of leafy green products from California is limited to those supplied by certified members of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA). Members…
Leafy Greens Safety Remains Priority as Fall Production Moves to AZ
Leafy greens safety remains the top priority for the industry as the Fall transition approaches. The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has issued a guidance document detailing the efforts…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) is updating food safety measures for the production of leafy greens. The LGMA Advisory Board recently voted to accept a series of changes…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-31-20
…for operations in need through their ag commissioner. Brian German has reports on managing livestock in hot conditions and new safety protocols from LGMA. We also have the latest installment…
Remote Food Safety Audits Available for Leafy Greens
Through a partnership between the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and Western Growers, a new tool is being made available to make food safety audits safer and more efficient….
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
…California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has issued a letter of support for any actions that will help to prevent any future outbreaks of food illness associated with leafy greens…
LGMA to Reform Food Safety Practices
…to strengthen safety efforts moving forward. The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) will be conducting a “systemic overhaul” of its food safety practices. The group will be collaborating with…
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…used in growing lettuce and leafy greens,” California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Scott Horsfall said in a statement. “This means that every box of leafy greens placed into…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…LGMA members. Both the LGMA and the PR emphasize the importance of field inspections to look for evidence of animal intrusion. LGMA, but not the PR, specifies exactly how much…