…to strengthen oversight of organic imports and the organic supply chain.’ The proposed rule would provide better oversight of the accreditation and certification process; including a requirement that all imported…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-21-20
…guidelines for organic imports and the details on USDA’s new honeybee research facility at UC Davis. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Survey Suggests Substantial Strawberry Production for 2020
…the University of California represent nearly 60 percent of California strawberry acreage, while the remaining acreage is planted with proprietary varieties. The survey also showed that organic acreage increased only…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the organic industry’s need for automation, the upcoming Food…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-03-20
…details on the overtime pay rate, the first snow survey of 2020 and an update on the organic industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…of Skinny Dipped Almonds, almonds covered in a thin layer of chocolate; and Jenny Eu of Three Trees, a producer of organic almond milks. Jennifer Barney of 3rd & Broadway, a food…
Confronting the Challenges of the Organic Sector
https://www.facebook.com/AgNetWest/videos/468154640485448/ While the organic sector has been expanding in value and acreage in recent years, there are still numerous challenges involved in organic production. There are concerns related to acquiring…
Getting Started Growing Tomatoes from Seed
…from seed, look for certified organic seed. If you live in an area that is prone to disease, look for varieties with built-in resistance. Plant size matters. Many seed descriptions…
USDA Encourages Input for EQIP Rule
…updated program will also require NRCS to offer an advance payment option for historically underserved producers. Other changes include altering the payment cap for producers who participate in the Organic…
Farm Equipment Industry Adapting to Grower Needs
…organic sector is a relatively new approach for equipment manufacturers. At the recent Organic Grower Summit, AGCO’s Director of Sales-Southwest Region, Greg Milstead noted that the organic sector is an…
Maintaining the Integrity of the Organic Seal
…organic seal stands for. Combatting fraudulent products in the marketplace is a critical factor for enabling the continued success of the organic industry moving forward. “We’ve worked really hard with…
Winter Mulching – Why and How to Do it Right
…be organic and degradable, so that the nutrients can break down into the soil. Some ideas that might work include: shredded mulch, pine needles, straw, shredded needles, cut boughs from…
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
…panel of industry experts highlighted some of the disruptive practices making an impact on agricultural production at the recent Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, where soil health and biology was…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…whether you eat an organic carrot or a conventional carrot. It’s about eating the carrot and not the Cheeto,” he said. Johansson said Farm Bureau would maintain the active advocacy…