Crop Protection
Watermelon mosaic virus detected in winter squash
Watermelon mosaic virus 2 (WMV2) was confirmed by Jan Byrne, plant pathology diagnostician from MSU Diagnostic Services, on winter squash. Several viruses infect and damage squash, cucumbers and pumpkins in Michigan, but WMV2 is the... more »
GAP compliant worker training: Doing it right every time
There are certain things that every farm worker needs to know. Whether it is the proper way to wash their hands or where the first aid kit is, you usually orient your workers at the... more »
Florida strawberry operation expanding acreage
In 1997, Jay Sizemore and Marvin Brown founded JayMar Produce, one of the largest strawberry operations in Florida.JayMar is based in Wimauma, a little south of Florida's traditional strawberry-growing region around Plant City. Sizemore, 62,... more »
Five ways to automatically fail an audit
There are some situations that stop an audit in its tracks. These situations force the auditor to assess a farm as automatically unsatisfactory, and can spell disaster for a grower. It's important for growers to... more »
Irradiation underused to fight E. coli in foods
Zapping salad fixings with just a bit of radiation can kill dangerous E. coli and other bacteria - and food safety experts say Europe's massive outbreak shows wary consumers should give the long-approved step a... more »
Texas safety site caters to nation’s food producers
The annual watermelon harvest that began in late April was the start of Texas fruit and vegetable yields, from the tropical southern regions to the fertile northwest plains.While fresh produce pours into the market bins,... more »
National leafy greens agreement moves forward
A proposed National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (NLGMA) has advanced another step.In April, USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it was seeking public comment on the creation of a voluntary marketing agreement for the leafy... more »
Small growers under the gun for food safety
As the nation pays more attention to food safety, small farmers are feeling the pressure. The Fresno BeeTo read more, click here. more »
Comments sought on leafy greens agreement
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is requesting comment on the creation of a voluntary National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (NLGMA) that would assist all segments of the leafy greens industry in meeting commercial food quality... more »
Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement starts blog
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) announced April 20 it will enter the "blogosphere," with a regular blog posting feature on its website that provides insights and information about on-farm leafy greens food safety."I... more »
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