…shade cloths. If they’ve already invaded, try organic control using insecticide soap, Pyrethrum spray, or neem oil. Lady bugs and lacewings are also great weapons against Leafhoppers. Giving plants a…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Evaluating Biologicals on Botrytis in Strawberries
…category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Plant-Based Biopesticides and Concentration Complexities
…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 plant-based…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…in partnership with a large influential vegetable grower in the Salinas Valley, the project aims to encourage broad scale practice adoption. Recent research has indicated the addition of organic amendments…
Application Tips for Limiting Urban Complaints
…possible drift and strong odors. Santa Barbara County Deputy Ag Commissioner Lottie Martin said organic applications had been the source of many of their complaints, and there are several things…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…Fibershed, California Climate Investments, California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program, Rodale Institute California Organic Center. For more information contact Jeff Mitchell at jpmitchell@ucdavis.edu, (559) 303-9689. By Jeannette E. Warnert…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-18-20
…organic complaints during the pandemic, and three new designations available for Bee Friendly farming. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic
…regarding organic materials,” Martin said. “There are a few organic pesticides that applicators use that are pretty smelly. That causes concern to folks, and then they call.” Martin said if growers…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
…is seeking written comments on potentially adding an Organic Systems Plan option to the HSP. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) has been working with CDFA in an effort to get…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-17-20
…Cal/OSHA’s “high heat” procedures, the 2020 grape harvest is ramping up around the state and get the details on a new organic herbicide that is available to growers. Tune in…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Variations of Mating Disruption Under Biopesticides
…better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including changes in organic certification funding, a judge denying the…
Organic Certification Assistance Changes for 2020
Federal assistance for organic certification is open, but there is a decrease in funding caps for this season. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the application period for its Organic Certification Cost…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…the organic market has grown, organic supply chains have become more complex. Stronger market oversight is needed to protect farmers and consumers who choose the organic option.” The proposed organic…