National Mushroom Month.(Brief article)
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Washington, D.C. 20250
September 2007
By the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States of America
A PROCLAMATION
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The effect of washing and slicing operations on the survival
behavior of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella sp in fresh mushr
ABSTRACT
The objective of the study was to determine the survival of
Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella sp. when inoculated in unwashed or
washed whole and sliced mushrooms during postharvest . . .
Food safety news & views.(editor's note)
AMI Launches Food Safety Effort by Laura Phelps outlines a plan to
verify that fresh mushrooms sold in the United States are produced on
farms that are certified by an industry standard of Good . . .
Mushroom import report compiled from Department of Commerce Trade
Data Services Washington, D.C.--reporting month April 2007.(mu
Mushroom Import Report Compiled from Department of Commerce Trade Data
Services Washington, D.C.--Reporting Month April 2007
APR 2007 2007 YTD APR 2006 2006 YTD
. . .
CAC awards scholarships.(mushroom NEWS flash)(Community Awareness
Committee )(Brief article)
AMI's Community Awareness Committee (CAC) recently awarded
$1,000 scholarships to nine high school seniors from Avon Grove,
Unionville, Oxford and Kennett high schools. "Mushroom farmers . . .
IR-4 launches database.(mushroom NEWS flash)(Brief
article)
Rutgers University's IR-4 program launched a
Biopesticide/Organic database to help growers locate materials for pest
control. The database is searchable by crop, pest and state. To access
the . . .
United Conference addresses legislation, policies impacting
produce industry.(mushroom NEWS flash)(United Fresh Produce
Associat
The annual United Fresh Produce Association's Washington
Public Policy Conference (WPPC) in Washington, DC, is set for September
12-14 at the Renaissance Washington Hotel. Attendees will hear from . . .
Upcoming events.(Brief article)(Calendar)
2007
August 13
Berks County Growers Golf Outing
Golden Oaks Golf Club. Fleetwood, PA
Email: DTranquillo@giorgimush.com
Sept. 4
CAC Scholarship Golf Tournament
Kennett Square Country . . .
Publicity, promotion work yields $14 million in ad
equivalency.(mushroom council update)
At a recent Mushroom Council meeting in Chicago, it was announced
that Council-funded publicity and promotional efforts during the past 12
months--from July 2006 to June 2007--generated nearly 550 . . .
AMI chairman's year end report.(ami update)(American
Mushroom Institute)
I'm pleased to report that it has been a busy and successful
year for the American Mushroom Institute. The diligence and dedication
of AMI members and our committees have led to another great year . . .
Sylvan announces Zensen retirement.(industry news)
Sylvan Inc. recently announced that Dennis C. Zensen, its president
and chief executive officer, retired in June. He will continue as a
member of the company's board of directors and his services . . .
Recycled substrate in specialty mushroom production.(compost
& raw materials)
Abstract: Throughout the worldwide mushroom industry the disposal
of Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS) is an ever-growing topic of concern.
The removal and disposal of SMS is usually a financial . . .
Non-composted grain-based substrate for mushroom production: an
update.(compost & raw materials)
Abstract: The button mushroom production industry is actively
seeking methods to reduce the environmental impact of their operations
on surrounding residents. To address this demand, researchers . . .
New substrate ideas.(editor's note)
Our theme articles this month offer a glimpse into the future as
authors consider redesigning growing systems and recycling substrate
materials.
Non-composted Grain-based Substrate for Mushroom . . .
Mushroom import report compiled from Department of Commerce Trade
Data Services Washington, D.C.--reporting month March 2007.(mu
Mushroom Import Report Compiled from Department of Commerce Trade Data
Services Washington, D.C.--Reporting Month March 2007
MAR 2007 2007 YTD MAR 2006 2006 YTD
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Produce leaders meet with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.(mushroom
NEWS flash)(Mike Johanns)(Brief article)
Fred Recchiuti and other produce representatives met with U.S.
Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns at United's Fresh Marketplace
Show in Chicago on May 7, 2007. Secretary Johanns discussed topics . . .
PMA & United endorse common principles for food
safety.(mushroom NEWS flash)(Brief article)
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce
Association (United) Boards of Directors recently announced that each
association has endorsed similar resolutions calling for a . . .
Upcoming events.(Brief article)(Calendar)
2007
August 13
Berks County Growers Golf Outing
Golden Oaks Golf Club. Fleetwood. PA
Email: DTranquillo@giorgimush.com
Sept. 4
CAC Scholarship Golf Tournament
Kennett Square Country . . .
Proposed crop grouping rule eases regulatory burden & opens
opportunities for minor crop producers.(AMI Update)(Brief
article)
Minor crop producers and consumers will be the primary
beneficiaries of a recent EPA proposal to revise its pesticide tolerance
crop grouping regulations, which allow the establishment of . . .
Monitoring issues affecting the produce industry.(mushroom
biology)
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) monitors concerns of the
produce industry and informs its membership. From nutrition to food
safety, PMA strives to give its members the information they . . .
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