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Westbridge Food Safety
Westbridge Agricultural Products Fosters Food Safety by adopting stringent manufacturing product safety policies. Recently the Food and Drug Administration drafted guidances designed to “minimize or eliminate microbial contamination in tomatoes, leafy greens, and melons.”
USDA Letter to Certifiers
On March 5, 2008, the USDA sent a memo to all USDA certifying agents regarding the verification of materials used under the National Organic Program. The National Organic Program amended its policy to allow accredited certifying agents (ACAs) to consult with other ACAs to determine … Continue reading
Colorado Growers Increase Onion Root Growth, Size, and Experience Longer Onion Storage
Most onion growers are not strangers to thrips, the vectors for Iris Yellow Spot Virus; the presence particularly has been noticeable in the western United States. Findings from Colorado State University Extension, for example, note the presence of Iris Yellow Spot Virus beginning back in … Continue reading
Grower Uses Innovative Farm Methods to Increase Crop Production
Pisciotta Farms, located in Avondale, Colorado, is a family-run farm that spans three generations. Current farmers Joe Piciotta, Jr., and his father inherited the farm from Pisciotta patriarch, Pete- Joe Jr.’s grandfather. “One main thing that keeps farming alive,” says Joe, “is passing it along … Continue reading