Steven Koike says understanding how diseases spread is key to managing them. Here are several ways it happens among plants.

The Centers of Disease Control (CDC) announced a California resident has died as a result of the Yuma, AZ-linked E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.

A concern for safe food has spurred reporters to dig into the causes and make suggestions on how to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Naturally, some suggestions are stronger than others. Here’s a brief review of what’s being discussed:

Previously, the warning applied only to chopped romaine, salads, and salad mixes.

For the second time in months, a hard-to-trace E. coli outbreak leads to a widespread ban of romaine lettuce.

Bacillus subtilis strain offers broad-spectrum protection.

Sweet alyssum can help biologically control aphids on transplanted organic romaine lettuce but can take up valuable land. USDA-ARS researcher Eric Brennan shares techniques he’s learned over 10 years.

Researchers battle Fusarium wilt in the only place in the U.S. that can currently grow the high-dollar leafy vegetable.

Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this malady.

A multi-state and Canadian e coli outbreak has lead to the organization (and the Canadian government) to urge consumers to not eat romaine.

In light of what Hurricane Irma stirred up, now is a good time to review how well you cover your assets.

Marrone Bio Innovations says new product has proven highly effective for controlling downy mildews and white molds.

The arid climate and a labor shortage have fostered fertile ground for high-tech growing methods.

One springtail species is targeting germinating seeds, impacting seedling growth.

A recent Purdue study says current food safety practices aren’t killing listeria in romaine lettuce tissue. Rutger’s Richard VanVranken says the report isn’t as alarming as it sounds.

Velum One from Bayer also suppresses foliar diseases, increases yields.

Germains Seed Technology launches ProBio SafeGuard that will be distributed through Holaday Seed Company.

Thinking of adding growing vegetables under cover? Here are a few things you need to consider first.

Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this malady that goes by many names.