This past week, I have received numerous calls from growers/shippers wanting to know how much seed stem they would be allowed to have present in their lettuce and still make good delivery at contra
The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) recently updated its website to provide viewers with enhanced information on the nonprofit organization as well as additional information about the safety of fruits and vegetables. The new website is designed to ramp up the organization’s efforts to create a higher profile for itself amongst consumers and within the produce industry.
If you attended the 89th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas you should have received the Annual Meeting survey in your email inbox this morning. The survey is your opportunity to weigh in on your experience and let us know how we can improve or change things for our next meeting.
Last week, Western Growers submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) criticizing their proposed regulations defining the waters protected under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The agencies requested public comments on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule that determine the range of waters that fall under the federal government’s jurisdiction.
