New Container For Harvest, Storage, And Shipping Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 11, 2013 The plastic bins from Macro Plastics will be available in January 2014.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Study: Spread Of Salmonella Is Rare In Postharvest Tomatoes Posted by Frank Giles|December 9, 2013 UF/IFAS researchers say “perfect storm” is necessary for the fooborne illness to proliferate.
UC-Davis Postharvest Technology Announces Short Courses And Workshops Posted by Christina Herrick|November 12, 2013 Courses focus on fruit and vegetable quality, preventative controls, and the latest technology used to handle fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
Research Grant Aims To Reduce Produce Postharvest Waste Posted by Frank Giles|November 8, 2013 Goal is to cut into the half of all fresh fruits and veggies that go bad annually.
California Leafy Greens Food Safety Audits Continue Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 8, 2013 Scott Horsfall, the chief executive officer of the California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement (LGMA), says that […]
Postharvest Tips To Reduce Loss Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 9, 2013 Researcher provides postharvest pointers to help growers avoid rough crop handling and other behaviors that lead to crop loss.
Produce Retailers Ready For PTI By Frank Giles|June 12, 2013 If there is one sign that shows continuing progress in the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), it is the […]
Produce Compatability In Storage By Elizabeth J. Mitcham|February 11, 2013 Just like people, not all produce items are compatible. It is important to know which products should never […]
Getting A Grip On Listeria By Trevor Suslow|January 9, 2013 Without question, one of the top three topic questions reaching my Extension office for the past nine months […]
Postharvest Expert Adel Kader Passes Away By Growing Produce Staff|December 18, 2012 The produce industry is mourning the loss of Adel Kader, a postharvest specialist who worked on behalf of […]
Count Down The Top 5 Postharvest Pathogens By Jerry Bartz|August 20, 2012 The quality of produce after it leaves the field should be high on any grower’s checklist. These common […]
In Focus: Four Questions With Frank Kelsey Posted by A. J. Bussan|April 21, 2012 1. What role can packaging play in enticing a purchase from consumers? Kelsey: The best way to add […]
Get The Most Out Of Cooling Your Crops By Growing Produce Staff|March 1, 2012 During the 2011 Florida Ag Expo, Dr. Steve Sargent, UF/IFAS, presented his tips on proper cooling of harvested […]
Postharvest: Agricultural Research Funding Is Critical By Elizabeth J. Mitcham|January 21, 2011 Can support for agricultural research survive inside the beltway? This question was posed by Dr. Roger Beachy, director […]
Product Spotlight: Bulk Harvest Bin By Growing Produce Staff|March 3, 2010 Decade Products has introduced a new larger size of its MACX bulk harvest bin that directly fits on […]
Postharvest Solutions By Growing Produce Staff|May 6, 2009 Bayer CropScience and Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, Beerse, Belgium, have concluded a multi-year research agreement to develop new postharvest […]
Postharvest Hints: Non-Destructive Evaluation Of Vegetable Quality By Growing Produce Staff|February 1, 2009 Produce quality and quality retention during storage, transportation, and retailing is critical to successfully market fresh vegetables. However, […]
Sustainable Postharvest Handling By Elizabeth J. Mitcham|June 1, 2008 The world is abuzz with talk of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, agricultural sustainability, and carbon footprints. At […]
Postharvest Protection By Megan Oster|June 1, 2008 The theory of “going green,” or instituting practices that promote environmental stewardship, is becoming more of a requirement […]
Maintaining Vegetable Nutritional Quality By Mark Ritenour | Steve Sargent|May 1, 2007 Improved awareness of good nutritional value is a leading factor contributing to the increased consumption of fresh vegetables. […]
