…are in addressing emission levels. Organic produce sales experienced significant overall growth in 2020, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. Research evaluating the value…
ARS Scientists Look At Potential of Various Microbes to Fight Disease in Carrots
…for keeping carrots safe from disease. The team evaluated 36 carrot varieties and breeding lines to learn more about their response to Alternaria leaf blight in conventional and organic production…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…planted a new cover crop then plowed it under. After a few years it measurably increased the organic content of his soil and reduced his water demand. He also cut…
2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales
Organic produce sales experienced significant overall growth in 2020, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners. The 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report shows that…
MSOB: Not All Biopesticides Safe for Beneficials
…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 insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant;…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering organic produce sales topping $8.5 billion in 2020, why…
Potential Changes to Ag Burning Regulations in the San Joaquin Valley
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) is considering making changes to ag burn regulations. During a recent meeting of the District’s Governing Board, further restrictions were approved…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’sFarm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a California vaccination rollout guide for each county, travel restrictions…
Drone Camp Receives Increased Interest Amidst COVID Restrictions
…ANR Statewide Program in Informatics and GIS (IGIS). COVID restrictions forced the event to move to a virtual format, but the program was able to maintain much of the core…
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
…the industry 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…
MSOB: Entomopathogenic Fungi in a Rotational Program
…can function well in both conventional and organic production with the proper considerations. As an example, Cloyd and his staff conducted a greenhouse project looking to control western flower thrips….
MSOB: Worms in Space, How Nematodes Might Help Space Exploration
…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 insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing…
Hiding Things in the Garden Less Pleasing to the Eye
…the rich organic compost you’ll use in vegetable gardens—get yourself a few brown or black hoses. If the hoses are already in place, you can create a mottled effect on…
Virtual California Rice Commission Annual Grower Meeting Coming Up
The California Rice Commission’s (CRC) Annual Grower Meeting is coming up on January 21-22. In light of COVID-19 restrictions the event will be hosted virtually this year. Speakers will presenting…