Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the kick-off of the Organic Growers Summit, considerations farmers…
USDA/NASS Prepares for 2019 Organic Survey
…the 2019 Organic Survey. Letters are being sent to producers who are involved in certified organic farming, or who are in the process of transitioning. Each of the producers who self-reported…
Best Organic Weed Control Methods
…Ours. Best Organic Weed Control Methods Weeds tend to be some of nature’s most annoying pests. When weeds encroach on your precious growing space consider organic weed methods. Organic methods…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-13-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering who was selected as the Organic Grower Summit Grower…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
… Attendees were also provided with information on organic pest management. The conference highlighted the future of pest control and areas that the industry as a whole will need to address…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…alternative to burning, it builds soil organic carbon and microbial biomass, which improves soil health, nutrient levels, structure and water retention. The scientific process developed for quantifying carbon sequestration and…
Tips for Growing Baby Vegetables Successfully
…or organic liquid fertilizer to ensure your baby veggies stay healthy. Weed carefully without disturbing delicate plant roots. Protect from cold and wind. Offer shade in extreme heat. Buy in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-23-19
…residue on produce in California, hemp holding its value for organic growers, and why citations have become the new normal for fruit and nut producers. Tune in to the show…
Hemp Holds Value for Organic Growers
The development of a hemp crop can be potentially lucrative for farmers, but it can also be a good source of needed biomass for organic growers. President and Owner of…
Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method
…cornstalk. I’m Cathy Isom… Video by: GrowOrganic Peaceful Valley The Three Sisters is a planting method, developed by Native American tribes, that is one of the earliest examples of companion…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) through NIFA’s Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). The two organizations were jointly awarded funding for the proposal…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-07-19
…came from the new deal with Japan, ongoing research projects from CRB and why organic growers are receiving pressure from produce purchasers. Tune in to the show for these news…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
…of Ours. Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin Composting is a crucial part of having an organic garden, and it’s a smart way to decrease your carbon footprint….
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…grasses on degraded Army training lands. Pulverized paper, which is like a very fine confetti, is a cheap, high-quality organic material that is useful as a soil amendment, said Henry “Allen”…