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Are You Ready for a Recall?

Tools and tips for growers


  Although many product recalls are voluntary precautions to allow further investigation, growers know that even a whisper of a food safety concern can spell disaster. A hint of isolated E. coli contamination in spinach can send consumers running from all leafy greens.
  Advance planning has always helped producers cope with recall crises. For the 21st century grower, an ever-expanding arsenal of tools makes proactive management more effective than in years past.
  It's no secret that recalls often represent relatively minor problems. A label may be incorrectly ... (Read More...)

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5/11/2012 - Final Applications for NRCS Organic Initiative Due June 1


USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Jon Hall reminds potential applicants to contact their local NRCS office soon to find out if they are eligible for the agency's Organic Initiative. Applications for the final ranking ...More

5/11/2012 - Howard Fertilizer & Chemical Adds Application Services to New NC Facility


Howard Fertilizer and Chemical Company Inc. announces the addition of application services to its portfolio of offerings supported by the company's new distribution facility in Charlotte, N.C., increasing Howard's ability to best serve the needs of its ...More

5/11/2012 - Beetle-fungus Disease Threatens Crops and Trees in Southern CA


A plant pathologist at the University of California, Riverside has identified a fungus that has been linked to the branch dieback and general decline of several backyard avocado and landscape trees in residential neighborhoods of Los Angeles County. ...More

5/11/2012 - Warm Winter, Frosty Spring Spell Trouble for NY Grapes, Fruit Trees


The combination of an unusually warm March that triggered early growth at area orchards and vineyards, with several nights of sub-freezing temperatures in late April, has led to potentially devastating damage to apples, cherries, grapes and other of ...More

5/10/2012 - Produce Traceability Initiative Survey Finds Widespread Progress


A recent survey to gauge produce industry members' adoption of the seven Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) milestones indicates companies are making widespread progress. The findings were announced here today after a presentation at the PTI's Leadership ...More



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How to determine what chemicals to use when spraying?
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