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…
FDA Proposes Food Traceability Rule as Part of FSMA
…details the items that would be affected by the proposed rule. The list includes leafy greens, melons, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, tropical fruits, and others. The rule…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-18-20
…weeding in tomatoes, the 10 things being done to make leafy greens safer and how the DATA Act will help more farmers use ag technology. Tune in to the show…
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…
California Growers Have A New Insecticide Available for Aphid Control
…BASF’s Versys insecticide for use on a variety of crop groups. “Versys insecticide is a new class of aphid control that is registered for use in leafy and brassica crops…
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…
Gooseberries: The Best Way to Grow and Eat Them
…bit like a large grape: translucent skin, ovoid-spherical shape, and similar coloring. You can find them in greens, purplish-reds, whites, and yellows. Left to ripen, they do have a sweetness,…
Time to Start Growing Beets for Your Fall Garden
…you have animals, you can grow beets to feed your animals, as well. As part of the spinach family, you can put beets anywhere you might place similar leafy greens….
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: South
…In the northern reaches of the South, its time to plant fall vegetable crops. Sow seeds of greens, like lettuce, spinach, mustard, and turnips, along with beets and English peas….
USDA’s Food Box Program Receives Another Adjustment
…six pounds of root vegetables, between four and six pounds of fruits with longer shelf life, one or two leafy vegetables, and one or two locally grown items when available….
The California Kitchen: Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad
…C Black Berry 1/4 C Sugar 1/4 C Red Wine Vinegar 1/2 C Olive Oil Bowl 1/2 C Candied Nuts 1/4 C Gorgonzola 2 C Farmers Market Greens TT Olive…
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
…foodborne illnesses that have been commonly associated with leafy greens products. Companies will be able to use the data that is available to aid in the development of new treatment…