Leafy Greens
Produce safety training ensuring continued enjoyment of specialty crops
Oakleaf, Mizuna, Red Rib Chicory, Lollo Rosa, and Lamb's Lettuce, are the names of a few of the leafy vegetables which graced my salad plate. The thinly sliced fresh red onion, juicy pomegranate kernels, and... more »
Michigan gives grants to aquaponics, apple storage projects
An aquaponics project and a new apple storage facility in Michigan will be supported by two grants from the Food and Agriculture Investment Program . During its regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 24, the Michigan Commission... more »
Organizations release joint statement on E. coli in lettuce
A group of produce industry associations today issued the following statement to update consumers on a recent e.coli outbreak being investigated in Canada and the U.S.: "The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has... more »
Container farming: grower brings crops to community
The farm of Brian Harris measures just 350 square feet, and its crops are hidden from the sun. Harris is practicing Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) in an insulated shipping container, where he said he’s able... more »
18-pound cabbage wins Ontario competition
Tradition runs deep at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and the Creighton... more »
Marrone receives EPA approval for novel biofungicide
Marrone Bio Innovations, (NASDAQ:MBII) (MBI), a provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products for agriculture, turf and ornamental and water treatment markets, has received EPA approval for its newest biological fungicide, Stargus. This... more »
Harvanta 50SL gives growers option for insect control
Summit Agro USA's Harvanta 50SL insecticide has received EPA approval and is now available to U.S. vegetable growers for use on fruiting vegetables, cucurbits, leafy vegetables and brassica (cole) vegetables. Diamondback... more »
Duncan Family Farms expands operation into New York state
Buckeye, Ariz.-based Duncan Family Farms has established operations in New York’s Monroe County. New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that Duncan Family Farms, a leading organic grower in the United States, has expanded... more »