…to phase out the use of glyphosate along with genetically modified corn. The letter also details concerns regarding a new organic export certification requirement implemented by Mexico’s Health, Food Safety,…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Protecting Farmers from Animal Activists
…to promote the fact that farmers have biosecurity practices in place to make sure that they are taking proper care of their animals. Solis added, “[farmers] have animal health protocols…
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Bring Fungal Pathogen Concerns
…that crops health and viability as it starts to grow.” While a preventative treatment is ideal, there is still time for growers to address disease concerns in the orchard. It…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…proclamation. “America’s agriculture sector safeguards our Nation’s lands through sustainable management; ensures the health and safety of animals, plants, and people; provides a safe and abundant food supply; and facilitates…
Tree that Grows and Provides Healthy Nuts for a Lifetime
…though growing more than one will give you a bigger harvest. You can also increase your harvest by encouraging pollinators to visit your garden. A healthy tree with a companion…
Vaccinating the CA Farm Labor Population Has Been ‘Hit or Miss’
…like they want to just take all of the decisions about and the allocation of vaccines out of the hands of the local departments of public health and turn it over to…
Almond Update: Mexico, A Surprisingly Primed Market for Almond Growth
…Jeffers presented at the virtual Almond Conference in December and said their relatively new strategies in Mexico focus on health qualities for urban professionals. That demographic represents 31 percent of the total population…
Golden State Dairy Management Webinars Coming Up March 25
…gamut of dairy topics. We have a session on nutrition, animal management and health, crop production, and then priority nitrate management zones.” Listen to the radio report below. Golden State…
Almond Update: Domestic Marketing Targets Millennial Snacking, Eyes Oat Milk
…approach to almond health benefits, humor in advertising and more. Freeman said they are also closely watching the rise of oat milk among consumers and its impact on the almond…
Heliae Joins the Celebration of 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
…improving soil health, they’re improving soil quality, and your crops going to benefit along the way.” The PhycoTerra product line has proven to be successful in a variety of different…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
…September is National Farm Safety & Health week, which is an educational campaign from the National Safety Council. This week – February 28 to March 7 – is the American…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…“By creating science-based materials for NRCS staff and helping increase understanding of organic soil health practices such as practical conservation tillage and nutrient management, we are taking an active role…
Soil Health Innovations Conference Coming Up Next Week
…participants. Some of the presentations will feature information about regenerative grazing, biology-based soil testing, and soil-health management practices. Other discussions will highlight corporate investment in soil health, new markets for…
State of Organic Produce 2020 Report Released by OPN
…health and fresh produce is crystal clear in the data shared in this first-ever report. Organic produce is, and will remain, a key driver of retail sales.” OPN had been…