Criminal charges in toolbox for FSMA enforcement
Food producers face increased responsibility under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), including the possibility of criminal charges. Shawn Ste... more »
Phytophthora blight first 2018 report in Ohio’a Huron County
Phytophthora blight was diagnosed last week in pepper plants from Huron County, Ohio. This is several weeks earlier than we normally see Phytophthor... more »
Renewal of tomato suspension pact sought by Mexican growers
Mexico and the U.S are negotiating a new five year-price minimum price suspension agreement for tomatoes. The tomato suspension agreement between M... more »
Shanghai symposium on greenhouse agriculture opens
The 2018 International Indoor Plant Factory Symposium on June 12 drew about 160 attendees to the Blue Palace Hotel in Jiading, Shanghai. "Indoor... more »
Watch the timing for postharvest weed control in asparagus
Asparagus harvest is reaching completion in many parts of Michigan. Most growers harvest fields 20-25 times during a typical season. Harvest this year... more »
Senate farm bill clears committee with 20-1 vote
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on June 13 marked up and passed a draft farm bill with a 20-1 vote. Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., ... more »
Broccoli America’s favorite vegetable, survey says
Broccoli is the most popular vegetable in nearly half of American states, according to a survey conducted by Green Giant. Green Giant, a consumer v... more »
Texas tomato producers make better connections through grafting
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistical Service reported just over 2,100 acres in Texas were used for... more »
Coal-based substrate product produced in Poland
Polish company Carbohort is producing ecological substrate products for soil and soil-free growing. Carbohort’s substrate consists of soft br... more »
Wendy’s commits to vine-ripened, greenhouse-grown tomatoes
Wendy's June 5 announced plans to source vine-ripened tomatoes for its North American restaurants exclusively from greenhouse farms by early 2019. ... more »
