A new report by Tuskegee University and Florida A&M challenges the narrative spun by advocacy groups who seek to prohibit preharvest burns used by sugarcane growers.

The report, "Preharvest Food Safety and Security," points out that recent outbreaks of a number of foodborne illnesses have been linked to contamination occurring in the preharvest stage of food ...

Earlier this year, the FDA issued a final rule related to the preharvest agricultural water requirements for covered produce.

When vegetable farmers harvest crops, they often rely on postharvest washing to reduce any foodborne pathogens, but a new study shows promise in reducing these pathogens by applying FDA-approved ...

The report, "Preharvest Food Safety and Security," points out that recent outbreaks of a number of foodborne illnesses have been linked to contamination occurring in the preharvest stage of food ...

IN some parts of the country, smallholder farmers produce the crops they can use for food and sell some of their produce to get money that can sustain them. These farmers often lack expert assistance ...

As part of the transition, Pace will continue to support their preharvest products outside the U.S. while managing global sales for its industry leading line of postharvest products.

LED treatments enhance lettuce phytochemicals, antioxidants Continuous LED light significantly decreases nitrate content in preharvest lettuce Date: May 10, 2016 Source: American Society for ...