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Leafy greens growers prepare for Yuma, beef up safety measures
As leafy greens growers prepare to move from California’s Central Coast regaion to the desert regions of California and Yuma, Ariz., to start fall/winter production, they’re taking extra precautions.
Sep 09, 2020 by Chris Koger
Bolthouse adds Arizona carrots with Rousseau Farming deal
Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., has entered into an agreement to purchase the carrot operations of Rousseau Farming Co., Tolleson, Ariz.
Mar 26, 2020 by Chris Koger
Yuma's Mellon Farms celebrates 75 years of family farming
Vegetable grower Mellon Farms, Yuma, Ariz., is celebrating 75 years of family farming.
Mar 20, 2020 by Chris Koger
Record meth seizure found in tomato, pepper load
Arizona Customs and Border Protection officers made a record methamphetamine seizure when a commercial truckload of tomatoes and peppers attempted to cross into the U.S.
Mar 19, 2020 by Chris Koger
Inspections of leafy greens uninterrupted by virus
Inspections of California and Arizona leafy greens, as outlined in the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreements for those crops, continue despite the spread of COVID-19.
Mar 18, 2020 by Chris Koger
FDA outlines 2020 plan to stop E. coli outbreaks from leafy greens
The Food and Drug Administration has released its game plan for the year on resolving repeated E. coli outbreaks from romaine lettuce
Mar 05, 2020 by Chris Koger
Produce from the sky drops to celebrate the new year
Boise has the Idaho Potato Drop, Vincennes, Ind., has a watermelon drop, Kennett Square, Pa., drops a giant mushroom and now Yuma, Ariz., has a unique way to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Dec 30, 2019 by Chris Koger
As romaine problems continue, FDA takes closer look
The Food and Drug Administration will be collecting romaine samples in California and Arizona for a year to test for salmonella and E. coli following several foodborne outbreaks linked to the lettuce.
Nov 18, 2019 by Chris Koger
New CPS study focuses on ag water in Arizona, Texas
The Center for Produce Safety is funding its first research project to study the effectiveness of water treatments used for irrigation and other uses in agriculture.
Nov 17, 2019 by Chris Koger
Western Growers selects Dave Puglia as president and CEO
Dave Puglia is succeeding Tom Nassif, who is retiring after 18 years as the president and CEO of Western Growers.
Oct 16, 2019 by Chris Koger