Along with a New Year comes a crucial time of the year to be reminded of leafy greens (iceberg and romaine) exposure to possible freeze conditions in the field. Just last week, USDA Market News reported start of daily harvest curtailed by ice in the fields in the desert southwest lettuce growing regions. The low ...
By only taking a quick cursory review of the USDA inspection, a shipper may miss the full story as to whether there was an actual breach of contract (failure to meet good delivery). You must remember that a USDA certificate may in most circumstances reflect that the commodity failed to grade U.S. No. 1, but ...