…soil and helps retain moisture, which significantly reduces food waste and Florida’s organic waste.” By using earthworms, they break down organic material into a stable product to ultimately serve as…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a project that seeks to address food safety barriers for organic specialty crops…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…necessitating a modernized approach. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) celebrated the extension, emphasizing its importance in sustaining key programs that aid farmers in accessing organic markets and agricultural education….
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…and agriculture industry, including conventional and organic food production systems,” she said. “The Specialty Crop Research Initiative prioritizes projects that improve crop characteristics, manage threats from pests and diseases, improve…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the new organic livestock rule that helps farmers and consumers, the needs of…
Organic Fresh Produce Continues Making Gains in Sales and Volume
…the Q3 2023 Organic Produce Performance Report released by the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. The report reveals a two percent rise in dollar sales and a 1.9 percent…
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
…and September 1, 2023. Notably, the survey encompassed conventional, organic, and specialty navel oranges, embracing varieties such as Cara Cara and Blood oranges. The statistical models employed for the forecast…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program will enforce these standards, supporting the growth of the organic market and bolstering consumer trust in the USDA organic seal. Organic industry leaders, including…
Fruit Fly Quarantines Continue Expanding
…Santa Clarita area. CDFA is coordinating with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to address the ongoing fruit fly issues. APHIS is working on safeguarding measures and restrictions…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…organic groups led by OTA. Other supporters include the National Organic Coalition, the Organic Farmers Association, the Organic Produce Association, and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. International Fresh Produce…
USDA Organic Transition Program Celebrates First Year
…needs three years to transition to organic production,” she said. “That’s why it’s really important as we set out and launch the Transition to Organic Partnership Program that the program…
Week in Review: Another Farm Bill Hurdle & Walnut Expectations Fall from Initial Projection
…quarantine. Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…targets highly organic soils to optimize carbon sequestration and restore wetlands. ACEP-ALE focuses on protecting croplands and grasslands from non-agricultural uses. Priority areas include lands classified as grassland or native…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…attractant and organic pesticide to eliminate infestations will be deployed. This approach is executed within a 1.5-mile radius of trap sites. The latest Oriental fruit fly quarantine areas are just…