…workshop. Other presentations will feature information on soil health and humics in organic production, as well as sulfur use in organic production and foliar application methods. Several hours of continuing…
Last Chance to Comment on OTA GRO Organic Initiative
…initiative. The Generate Results and Opportunity for Organic initiative, simply referred to as GRO Organic, is a private-sector effort to advance voluntary industry-invested organic research, promotion and education. GRO Organic…
Growing Radicchio Adds Color to Your Garden
Fresh organic Radicchio Lettuce, ready for eating and cooking Cathy Isom tells you how to add a little colorful pop to your garden by growing your own Radicchio. That’s coming…
Why Create Your Own Homemade Potting Mix
…a face mask, protective clothing, and gloves. Avoid inhaling organic particles or getting dust from the mix in your eyes, and never work with the mix when the wind is…
Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 10
…will now also provide specific support for organic activities, including transitioning to organic production. There is also a special conservation initiative for specified producers that have maintained cropland base acres….
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…National Organic Standards Board (NOSB): In March 2019, AMS issued a Call for Nominations for the NOSB that included 2018 Farm Bill provisions that will lead to a more diverse candidate…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
…Bullard said no matter if a grower is looking for erosion control, pollinator habitat, increased soil organic matter or added nitrogen, their work is continuing to find the best and…
Growing an Organic Garden-Do’s and Don’ts
Cathy Isom has some of the important do’s and don’ts when growing an organic garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing an Organic Garden-Do’s and Don’ts Organic…
Some California Avocados Recalled Voluntarily
…January. The conventional avocados in the recall are labeled with “Bravocado” stickers and the organic fruit has “organic” and “California” stickers. AgNet West reached out to Henry Avocado Company for comment. The company said…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-20-19
…report on how biologicals are not just for organic production and we’re talking about regenerative agriculture as a farming system. Also, you’ll hear part one of an interview with Tulare…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
…as ‘sustainable’ as they tend to be lighter on the environment. That growth seems to be directly tied to organic production. “That is true. Increasing organic acreage is one of the…
Report Details Overall Benefits of Organic Production
…one million acres operating under organic certification. The state’s organic sector is also supported by the only state organic program which works with the USDA’s National Organic Program to establish…
Researching Soil Health Using Cover Crops
…use, cover crops in between their cash crops in the summer, but because this field is in transition to organic, our grower cooperator was really interested in looking at the…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
General Mills recently made the announcement that the company will be continuing to invest in regenerative agricultural practices. The company will be partnering with multiple organic and conventional farmers, as…