…WOR can help to improve water holding capacity, increase soil organic matter, and increase yields. Deciding what to do at the end of an orchard’s productive life can be difficult….
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…reduce this harmful pollutant. This notice responds to several petitions for reconsideration of a 2020 rule revising emission standards for chemical plants in the Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing source category…
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Could Be ‘Backbone of Any IPM Program’
…really gives growers a basis to understand some of the cost, who’s hanging it, who’s distributing it, and going from there in terms of whether or not you have organic…
Electronically Sniffing Out Tomato Plant Pests
…the E-Nose can spot whitefly infestations on tomato plants by detecting the chemicals released by an infested plant. The chemical reaction is called volatile organic compounds or VOCs and is…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
…the market today that companies are really getting creative with them.” Predominately used in organic production, biosolutions are being more widely adopted in conventional systems as well. Integrating certain biological…
Common Pests that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop
…loopers, slugs, weevils, thrips, and strawberry spider mites. If left untreated, all of these pests can completely destroy your strawberry crop. Look for natural or organic methods for ridding these…
Edible Plants that Grow Well in the Shade
Some edible plants that grow well in the shade. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Raw Organic Green Ramps ready to cook with There are plenty of great…
Fresh Christmas Tree Needs to be Disposed of – or Recycled
…that offers tree pickup and disposal. Be sure to remove all of the lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments, nails stands, and other non-organic decorative materials that are not part of the…
Valuable Tips for Growing Citrus Trees Indoors
…as your tree is healthy, feed it monthly with organic granular citrus fertilizer. Avoid exposing your plant to hot or cold blasts of air. And, never place it beside a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the extended deadline for certified and transitioning organic support,…
MSOB: Demand for Scientific Data Pushing Biological Product Development
…Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing only…
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
…small, niche segment within the overall agricultural industry, organic production has expanded substantially. The prolonged heatwaves in June and July caused a shift in harvest timelines for some producers. One…
Controlling Psyllids in Organic Citrus Production
Organic citrus producers have fewer materials available than conventional producers, making pest control even more challenging. Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist at UC Riverside, Monique Rivera has been working with organic…
Significant Growth of the Organic Sector and Its Future Potential
Over the past 30 years, the organic sector has experienced significant growth. Once a small, niche segment within the overall agricultural industry, organic production has expanded substantially. CEO of JV…