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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “leafy greens”

california

Economic Analysis Highlights Impact of Pesticide Policies on Lettuce Production

Brian German August 21, 2024Field & Row Crops, Industry, Leafy Greens

The proposed Sustainable Pest Management framework in California might have serious economic consequences for the state’s lettuce industry, according to a study by the Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy (CSPP).  …

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leafy greenslettucepesticide regulationssustainable pest management
food safety

Addressing INSV in Leafy Greens Has Been A Herculean Effort

Brian German July 9, 2024Field & Row Crops, Leafy Greens

The effort to try and mitigate the impacts of impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV) has been a tremendous undertaking in recent years. VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga …

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diseasesImpatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV)leafy greens
california

Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support

Brian German August 29, 2023Field & Row Crops, Industry, Leafy Greens

Multiple entities are combining efforts to help address the threat of Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV). The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is supporting work at UC Davis …

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diseasesImpatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV)leafy greens

Canadian Import Requirements for Romaine Returning This Fall

Brian German August 4, 2023Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Industry

Canada will once again be implementing additional import requirements for romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley region. The additional requirements implemented by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be …

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Canadian Food Inspection Agencyfood safetyleafy greensRomaine lettuce
food safety

INSV Infections Low to Start Season, But Concerns Remain with Drying Conditions

Brian German May 30, 2023Field & Row Crops, Industry, Leafy Greens

Issues with Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) appear to be lower than what was seen in 2022. Last year’s disease pressures created a host of issues related to loss of …

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diseasesImpatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV)leafy greens
farming

Data Sharing a Critical Component to Improving Food Safety

Brian German November 21, 2022Field & Row Crops, Industry, Leafy Greens

A big emphasis has been put on data sharing and collaboration as a means to address issues of food safety. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York said …

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Decertification Action Necessary to Maintain Integrity of California LGMA

Brian German November 9, 2022Field & Row Crops, Industry, Leafy Greens

The California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture recently had to take a decertification action against a member company. California LGMA CEO Tim …

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California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA)food safetyleafy greens

State and Federal Officials Learn About Agricultural Concerns in Monterey County

Brian German November 2, 2022Field & Row Crops, Industry, Leafy Greens

Agricultural concerns were the topic of discussion at a recent event hosted by the Monterey County Farm Bureau. Approximately 50 industry members had the opportunity to share ideas and concerns …

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California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA)Food and Drug Administration (FDA)leafy greens
food safety

FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley

Brian German September 16, 2022Field & Row Crops, Industry, Leafy Greens

As part of the continued effort to increase food safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be conducting targeted sampling of leafy greens. On-farm surveillance sampling of leafy …

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food safetyleafy greenslettuce
specialty crop farmers

CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research

Brian German April 18, 2022Grapes, Leafy Greens, Research, Seeds

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has received over $4 million to help support specialty crop research. The funding support comes from the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP) …

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Hand picked green leafy vegetable.

Remembering LGMA Food Safety Updates Heading into Growing Season

Brian German March 22, 2022Leafy Greens, Radio Reports, Regulation

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) reminds members that there are some updated food safety requirements. CEO of California LGMA, Tim York said they developed several safety enhancements over …

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Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens

Brian German March 16, 2022Industry, Leafy Greens

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is discontinuing surveillance sampling of leafy greens grown in Salinas Valley. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York described the decision …

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Desert Lettuce Shows Good Quality, But Challenges Ahead for Industry

Brian German February 21, 2022Industry, Leafy Greens

Desert lettuce crops appear to be a bit ahead of schedule as a result of recent weather patterns. Vice President of Operations for Markon Cooperative Inc., Mark Shaw explained that …

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leafy greenslettuce

LGMA to Implement Risk-Based Preharvest Testing Requirement

Brian German August 12, 2021Field & Row Crops, Industry

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) Board recently adopted preharvest testing requirements for members. Testing protocols will be determined based on the risk of potential exposure to contamination. The …

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California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA)food safetyleafy greens
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