The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will be refocusing lettuce sampling efforts in Yuma County, Arizona. Romaine lettuce samples will be collected from commercial coolers during the…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…lettuce growers in the Salinas Valley, Mosqueda has been a part of farm mechanization research investigating its potential. Crops that are particularly labor-intensive, such as many field and row crops,…
Autonomous Weeders Showing Promise in Lettuce Fields
Research evaluating the value of autonomous weeders is yielding positive results in Salinas Valley. The weeders were deployed in lettuce fields and were judged on their ability to address weeds…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…growing trees and vines instead? Maybe some tomatoes and lettuce? I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: About the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-28-21
…autonomous weeders showing promise in lettuce trials and how to make this season’s almond bloom as successful as 2020. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Latest E. coli Romaine Investigation Officially Over
Concerns of another E.coli romaine lettuce contamination at Thanksgiving never materialized and the investigation has concluded. On November 6, Tanimura and Antle voluntarily recalled romaine lettuce because of a random…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
…mixed approach with fall herbicide applications can provide the most value for the labor required. There are already reports of weeds like sowthistle and prickly lettuce coming up in orchards….
Almond Matters: 2021 Crop Preparations
…and prickly lettuce along with fleabane and marestail. Seedlings are starting to pop,” Burkdoll noted. “Just yesterday I was out walking around, and I saw a couple different fields where…
Fruits and Veggies You Should Never Store Together
…Mangos, Pears, Strawberries and tomatoes, and potatoes. Ethylene sensitive produce include: asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, and lettuce & leafy greens. Knowing the difference between Ethylene producers and…
Food Safety Collaboration Announced to Study E. Coli
…of E. coli outbreaks originating from California lettuce production. FDA has been working to address the issue in recent years. A report was published earlier in the year with findings…
Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December
…Advisors. The first workshop will cover topics which include drip irrigation in low desert cropping systems, new training resources for organic farming and pest management, and fusarium wilt of lettuce…
Time to Consider Growing Your Own Vegetables
…designing a garden to choosing what we want to grow. And, even though we are heading into the colder months, that shouldn’t stop us. Lettuce, arugula, and cabbages are a…
Major Romain Lettuce Producer Recalls Product Voluntarily
A major romaine lettuce producer recalls product out of an abundance of caution. A random sample for E. coli contamination turned up positive on romaine lettuce in a Michigan Walmart. The product…
Fruits and Vegetables Easy to Grow in Your Garden
Some fruits and veggies that are easy to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lettuce, herb plants and onions in vegetable garden. By Ann…