…signed trade agreement with Japan, ‘Windows of Opportunity’ for summer cover crops, California leading the nation in specialty crop funding and details on the Organic Grower Summit session lineup. Tune…
Navel Orange Forecast Down from Last Year
…cartons. Survey data indicated a fruit set per tree of 319, below the five-year average of 366. The forecast takes into account conventional as well as organic production and includes…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
A new report from Rabobank is tempering expectations for organic production as growth in the sector is beginning to slow. The six-page report “Organic Produce Premiums Under Pressure,” notes that…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…The act of growing food is best done by increasing the organic content of the soil, and that is exactly what is needed to reduce climate change. Using Cap and…
Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019
Mercaris issues Annual Acreage Report, organic farm ‘heat map’ tool Silver Spring, MD, (MERCARIS-Sept. 9, 2019) — Organic commodity farmers will harvest a record number of acres across the U.S. this…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with Japan, the Organic Dairy Survey and how…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
…vineyard. Presentations and breakout sessions will begin on October 29, featuring information on nitrogen and irrigation management as well as organic amendments. The day will conclude with a poster session…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…They have a history of helping farms around the country improve production by employing techniques that improve the organic content of the soil. It seems like a given – farms…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…for specialty tomatoes under the new agreement, as well as charge 40 percent more for organic tomatoes compared to conventional. The draft agreement also permits the Commerce Department to audit…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…tomatoes at $0.49/lb., and specialty packed tomatoes at $0.59/lb., with organic tomatoes priced 40% higher than non-organics. The draft agreement also closes loopholes from past suspension agreements that permitted sales…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
…and sales trends for the top ten fruit and vegetable commodities. The quarterly report also takes into account organic, value-added, and other produce categories. “At a time when the total…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-15-19
…of the National Organic Program, why managing dust during almond harvest is important and details on the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture award applications. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-12-19
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 Research Foundation grant deadline, trade markets lost…
Almond Update: Almond Hulls Improving Egg Production?
Research is using almond hulls to make a better organic chicken feed. Hulls can increase a critical amino acid naturally in black soldier fly larvae, a key feed option in organic poultry production. Dean…