FDA has been in the process of collecting and testing lettuce grown in the area and will continue until the end of harvest in November. The California Agricultural Mediation Program…
FDA Adjusts Lettuce Sampling Protocols for the Salinas Valley
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its lettuce sampling protocols for the Salinas Valley. FDA has been in the process of collecting and testing lettuce grown in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-23-21
…new emergency program set to help rescue animals during disaster and FDA has made adjustments to its sampling protocols for Salinas Valley lettuce. Tune in to the show for these…
Growing a Tasty Treat Known to Resist Many Pests and Diseases
…horned melon, including: cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, sunflower, lettuce and parsley. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Growing a Tasty Treat Known to Resist Many Pests and…
LGMA to Implement Risk-Based Preharvest Testing Requirement
…So, looking at whatever factors might be a potential risk to a lettuce or leafy greens crops whether its animal proximity, its water runoff, its high winds or weather events,…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…broccoli, cauliflower, head lettuce, cut flowers, and lemons. Strawberries have held the top position for a few years and there was a significant gap of nearly $70 million between the…
Delicious and Nutritious Leafy Greens to Grow in the Home Garden
…salads, cut into wedges or top with shrimp or chicken. Lettuce is mostly water, but it provides vitamins A, C, K and minerals like calcium folate and potassium. It’s easy…
Invasive Weeds that Camouflage as Flowers in the Garden
…be easily contained. Prickly lettuce-Lactuca serriola Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons Amaranth is another that can quickly become unmanageable. Just like the tumbleweeds that you find in the desert, weedy amaranth will…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
…million drop in total gross value.” Some of the most lucrative crops for the area experienced substantial declines in value. Leaf lettuce fell by 15.2 percent and head lettuce saw…
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…needs. Most herbivore friends can eat lettuce. The dark, leafy lettuces such as Romain types are best for most pets. Although few pets enjoy crunching on celery stalks, many of…
Vegetables to Plant for a Bountiful Fall Harvest
…little ease. Green onions can be direct sown in late summer and harvested through fall and early winter. Although Lettuce loves cool weather, plant in late summer to early fall…
Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes
…for tomatoes include carrots, peppers, sage, garlic and leaf lettuce. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes Sponsored…
MSOB: Biological Options for Western Flower Thrips
Western flower thrips can be a big issue for certain growers, especially lettuce producers. There are a few biological tools available to growers but they require some planning. “Definitely, we…
Health Bite: Produce That Hydrates
…agricultural abundance, there are many seasonal fruits and vegetables that will help us with our hydration. With water content at 96 percent, lettuce is one of the most hydrating vegetables,…