Article from RailFan.net "Sleepy" radishes on the move from Florida to Ohio get wide-awake service from Southern Railway. They have to, in order to reach grocers' produce bins still bright red, crisp and plump. And to make it possible, the radishes "take a nap" en route in an inert nitrogen atmosphere inside refrigerated trailers. George [...]
Weed control for tomatoes can be a major problem for many organic vegetable farmers. It can involve different kinds of mulches, flaming, or organic herbicides. What’s more, organic weed control can have an effect on the quality of soils. The latest Focus on Tomato webcast, titled “Weed Control Considerations for Organic Tomato Production” explores the [...]
For several years the Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) has partnered with Bon Appetit Management Company in delivering fresh produce to consumers in the off-season. Companies continue to explore methods in which to provide quality food products, support local growers, and enhance operations. By combining resources, CIFT and Bon Appetit have been able to [...]
October 1, 2016 Danielle Lipson When the Radish first asked me to work on a recipe for Rosh Hashanah, I was stumped. As a Hebrew school drop-out, I remember the meanings behind most holidays but, for my family and me, high holidays have come to mean a time for us to gather together, celebrate our [...]