Leafy Greens
Going High-tech may Zap Some Germs off Produce
Could food producers literally squeeze the salmonella out of a jalapeno? Or zap the E. coli from lettuce without it going limp? baltimoresun.com more »
New Zealand Processor Fights Freezing
Fruit growers have used wind machines for years to prevent frost damage during the first appearance of buds through flowering. A New Zealand-based grower and processor is using the technique to extend the growing season... more »
COOL Rules are not Expected to be a Burden on Growers
By all indications, Country Of Origin Labeling (COOL) rules covering produce will go into effect Sept. 30 – but there's no need to panic, especially if you're a grower. "I don't expect this to be... more »
Project Creates New Vegetable Growers in North Carolina
North Carolina's Onslow County is not the easiest place to start a commercial vegetable farm. The obstacles are many. First, there's the limited availability of land. Located in the southeastern part of the state on... more »
’Buy Local’ is More Than Just a Marketing Gimmick
If you're older than 50, you probably remember when "buy local" might have been a slogan you used if you were involved in a boycott of bananas, oranges and iceberg lettuce. Not that many years... more »
Unlocking the Key to Healthier Crispy Lettuce
Americans love their lettuce. Second only to potatoes, lettuce is consumed more than any other fresh vegetable in the country. polycentric more »
Wanted: Vegetable Growers with Interesting Stories
Back in February 2005, I introduced myself to you, the readers of The Vegetable Growers News. I was a lowly staff writer then, and knew virtually nothing about what it takes to grow vegetables and... more »
Leaf age may Contribute to Contamination of Lettuce with E. Coli and Salmonella
A new study presents the first evidence that harmful pathogens frequently linked with food-borne illnesses are more commonly found on younger inner leaves than on older outer leaves of romaine lettuce. ScienceDaily more »
Labor Complaint Filed Against Nation’s Largest Lettuce Grower
The United Farm Workers of America have filed a complaint with the Department of Labor against the nation's largest lettuce grower. SignOnSanDiego.com more »
2007 Fresh Market Vegetable Production Up 2 Percent from 2006
Fresh market vegetable and melon production for the 24 selected crops estimated in 2007 totaled 494 million cwt., up 2 percent from last year, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Harvested area covered... more »
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