…cannabis production, sales growth of organic produce continues for the second straight quarter and safe driving tips as harvest is in peak season. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
…organic dairy farmers struggling to navigate a terrible year of drought and the challenges hurdling guest worker programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
…to source expensive feed where they can. CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said that the organic sector has been hit particularly hard. Dire water conditions on the north…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-22-21
…time and money, industry members continue to work with officials on ag burning, and organic sales hit a record of nearly $62 billion last year. Tune in to the show…
Push for Renewable Natural Gas Usage in California Will Be Costly
…replacing fossil natural gas with renewable natural gas has great potential. Taking organic waste and turning it into an energy source can be very practical in many applications. However, when…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA currently accepting proposals for one-time-special crop grants, organic…
Organic Fraud Prevention Program Gaining Industry Support
An organic fraud prevention initiative established by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is gaining supporters. Fraudulent organic products have created a significant amount of concern within the industry. Initially launched…
Registration is Now Open for the Organic Grower Summit
General registration has officially opened for the Organic Grower Summit (OGS) coming up in December in Monterey. Presented by the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Western Growers, OGS returns as…
MSOB: Biological Protection for Grapevine Trunk Disease
…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 seven…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
…containers daily to be sure it stays moist but not wet. In windy or hot conditions, plants might even need watering twice a day. Choose an organic fertilizer designed for…
Producers Dealing with Weedy Rice Challenges Have A Spot Spray Option
…their toolbox this year. “We do have a spot spray option available this year which is the SUPPRESS organic herbicide that can be spot sprayed during the season, bit has…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…minutes. Buying ingredients in bulk, on sale, is a fantastic way to stretch a grocery budget. Second, organic isn’t essential. I’d argue that eating whole, minimally processed foods is most…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…$20 million is also earmarked to provide organic cost-share assistance, which will include farmers transitioning to organic production. The initiative also includes funding for Pandemic Response and Safety Grants for…
MSOB: Beneficial Bacterium Helps Grapevines Fight Pierce’s Disease
…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 seven plant-based ingredients. PureCrop1 is naturally…