Leafy Greens
Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus hits Salinas lettuce
As one of the largest producers of leafy greens, the Salinas Valley is well known for its reputation as the salad bowl of the world. But as the state tackled a global pandemic this past... more »
Microgreens go from trendy vegetables to functional food
Starting decades ago as fashionable, high-value gourmet greens, today microgreens have gained popularity among consumers for their nutritional profile and high content of antioxidant compounds. Now, a new study suggests that the tiny plants have... more »
Canadian rule: Some romaine lettuce from California must be tested
To protect Canadians from possible health risks, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing temporary import conditions for romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley (Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey counties) in California... more »
Indoor farm Square Roots expands retail presence with new salad mixes
Square Roots, a urban indoor farming operation, is expanding its retail presence with two new salad mixes, entering the $8.1 billion packaged salads and greens category. Square Roots’ salad mixes include a boost of healthy... more »
April Ward is Arizona LGMA’s new public relations liaison
The Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has introduced April Ward as its its new public relations liaison. Ward brings two decades of marketing and communications experience and a wealth of knowledge relating to leafy greens... more »
Lettuce sampling protocols for the Salinas Valley adjusted by FDA
The FDA has updated its lettuce sampling protocols for the Salinas Valley. FDA has been in the process of collecting and testing lettuce grown in the area and will continue until the end of harvest... more »
Plant cell walls strengthened with CrabLife Powder, research shows
New research conducted by the USDA Agricultural Research Service demonstrated conclusively that application of CrabLife Powder to the roots of lettuce and tomato elicited expression of growth and defense-related genes, including those responsible for strengthening... more »
Arizona LGMA members using updated food safety practices
The Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Food Safety Committee approved on Aug. 10 changes to the adjacent land use and soil amendments sections of the food safety best practices (also known as metrics) that all... more »
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