date:Sep 25, 2018
planted with spinach. The two-year research project showed the virulent bacteria found in the feedlot dirt was blown on to leafy greens 600 feet away and possibly further. Limited land availability did not allow for testing of longer distances.
Berry reported the study suggested that buffer guidelines of 400 feet may not be adequate to limit the occurrence of E. coli O157:H7 in crops planted near concentrated animal feeding operations. Whitaker said the new LGMA requirements err on the side of