…has been extended and organic producers are doing well despite the shifts in the market. Also, learn about the BeSure! program and hear from USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue all about…
Organic Producers Faring Well Despite Upheaval of Food Supply Chain
…up organic and that was reflected in the sales data.” The 2020 Q1 Organic Produce Performance Report shows that sales volumes of organic fruits and vegetables grew by 10 percent. …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the extended deadline for the National Organic…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
…COVID-19, the Organic Farming Research Foundation and Organic Seed Alliance are extending the survey deadline to Monday, June 1 for two national organic surveys. The decision was made to accommodate…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…for making compost. An on-farm composting working group is being established which CAFF will be working with in the distribution of information on best management practices and FDA/National Organic Program…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
…requirements and provide opportunities to support practices that reduce nitrous oxide, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter emissions that are related to agriculture. Beardsley noted that financial assistance can generally…
New ‘Roadmap to an Organic California’ Report Released
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) released the second portion of a research project looking at the value that organic production can provide. The Roadmap to an Organic California: Policy Report…
Why You Need Green Sand in Your Garden
…Why You Need Green Sand in Your Garden Green sand is an organic soil amendment that’s fabulous for loosening up heavy soils and improving drainage. Green sand is the bottom…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…of the world that had previously not experienced that level of agricultural production. Dunn noted that farmers have more than 10,000 years of organic production experience, but it has only…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…Her job as a district conservationist has given her a wide array of experiences with vineyards, orchards, forestland, organics, urban farming and other specialty crops in Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, Napa,…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
…breeding, organic production, and pest management. The day will conclude with a CA-ASA business meeting as well as an awards luncheon. Listen to the report below. About the Author Brian…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-29-20
…to Fresno as well as Clif Bar investing in the first UC organic research institute. Learn how to take advantage of international business while attending the World Ag Expo and…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…farming techniques can be applied quickly.” The California Organic Institute will help advance organic production methods and assist with the development and implementation of tools and practices for the organic…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the continued growth of organic retail sales. We’ve got…