…in ag research vital for future success, and get a comparative look at current sampling in the leafy green industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Edible Plants You Can Grow in Bog or Marshy Soil
…you can also make powdery flour if you dry them out. Watercress is peppery greens that are absolutely delicious and grow like wildfire in most marshy areas. If you’re located…
Different Types of Greens to Be Growing This Spring
…easy to grow and like to get started before those summer crops are ready to be outside. Some examples include Arugula, Collard greens, Turnip Greens, Mustard greens, Sorrel, and Cress….
FDA Launches Lettuce Sampling Campaign in Yuma County
…is being conducted as part of ongoing work with industry stakeholders in the area to implement the Leafy Greens Action Plan. Although FDA testing may be a bit more in-depth,…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…cases over the last several years. CPS past-chair and Wegmans Food Markets’ senior vice president of perishable merchandising Dave Corsi said “The number of outbreaks associated with leafy greens and other fresh produce…
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Food Traceability Rule
…has proposed a new food traceability rule to improve recordkeeping standards for manufacturers, processors, packers, and those who hold foods identified on the Food Traceability List. The list includes leafy greens, melons,…
Foolproof Winter Hardy Tropical Plants for Your Landscape
…its long and broad, leafy foliage, it is a great plant to create a tropical feel in the garden. Treated strictly as ornamentals, these types of bananas are grown for…
Herbs and Veggies that can be Grown, Even When it Snows
…tender greens growing as long as possible in the autumn. Plant as much as you can in all the spaces you have available, with full knowledge that you may lose…
New Virtual Desktop Audits Program Available to Leafy Greens Producers
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…
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
…in recent years linked to California’s leafy greens production regions, particularly three outbreaks that occurred in Fall 2019. Due to the recurring nature of outbreaks associated with leafy greens, the…
Colorful Plants to Brighten Up Your Home
…incredible foliage color in yellows, greens and white suffuse the shiny foliage, with a beautiful blush of rose-red running down the center of each leaf. The color variation of the…
Audit Data Shows Strong Compliance with New LGMA Water Requirements
Last year the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) approved enhancements to food safety measures. The improvements had a primary focus on water standards. The latest audit data shows that…
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,…