Crop Protection
Tomatoes selected for FDA traceability study
The FDA has announced that tomatoes are among the foods selected for a product tracing pilot to be conducted under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).Tomatoes were chosen because they have been involved in a... more »
Consolidation threatens the future of IR-4
Growers of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, ornamentals and other specialty crops rely on the services of a government funded organization called the IR-4 Project to facilitate the registrations of crop protection chemicals and biopesticides. It... more »
Food safety: New FDA rule expands access to food industry records
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an interim rule that gives the agency expanded access to records from the food industry.The Food Safety Modernization Act amendment expands FDA's former records access authority beyond... more »
Contaminated sprouts: FDA establishes Alliance to improve food safety
A new Sprouts Safety Alliance (SSA) has been formed to help sprout producers identify and implement best practices in the safe production of sprouts.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in cooperation with the Illinois Institute... more »
Food safety in leafy greans: Arizona offers food safety poster for use in the field
The Arizona Leafy Greens Food Safety Committee has created a new, laminated food safety poster to be used for training in the field - literally.In both English and Spanish, the poster addresses 15 rules to... more »
MasterCop fungicide/bactericide gains EPA approval
MasterCop fungicide/bactericide, from MANA Crop Protection, has received EPS approval for its new copper complex formulation of copper sulfate pentahydrate, delivering bioactivity for the control of bacterial and fungal diseases on citrus, vegetables, tree nuts,... more »
Sign up for safety awards
DuPont Crop Protection has partnered with AgSafe to present the first All Ways Safe Agricultural Safety Awards, which recognize companies and individuals who demonstrate a dedication to protecting agricultural workers in California."The awards will honor... more »
Lipman grows into largest U.S. operation
Max Lipman cultivated his first tomato fields in south Florida more than 80 years ago. He had no idea that his small operation would one day become the nation's largest tomato farm.After more than eight... more »
Ocean Mist Farms adds value to artichokes
Virtually every type of fruit and vegetable has been processed into a value-added product in recent years, as growers and processors rush to meet the rapidly growing demand for the convenience they offer consumers. But... more »
Public health concerns spur produce-market growth
Sam Shina's family owns 14 small grocery stores in Detroit. One of them could soon be part of a market incentive experiment designed to improve public health, expand sales for Michigan farmers and grow local... more »
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