Regulations from the National Organic Program (NOP) dictate that organic producers must use organic seed when commercially available. However, as organic farms continue to increase in size and number it…
Organics Continue to Grow in Sales According to Nielsen
…their purchases of organic products by 1.5 percent. “Today, organics have hit the mainstream. Not only are organic products boosting our industry’s top-line, they are being purchased more by all…
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Flaring Up Again in California
…Advisor Surendra Dara reported there have now been some unpublished reports of the insect in organic vineyards and backyard vines along the Central Coast. Harrisina metallica Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer-adult According to the UC…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…Grower Rory Crowley said in the release he was impressed after just the first year. “Using biosolarization and a mustard cover crop, we’ve increased organic matter by 1.25 to 1.75…
Developing an Organic Dietary Supplement for Poultry
…organic.” VanderGheynst noted that insects, particularly black soldier fly larvae, are proving to be an excellent organic source of methionine. The cultivation of the larvae takes place within carefully designed…
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…is also OMRI certified for use in organic crop production and has the WSDA (Washingtion State Department of Agriculture) organic certificate ©2019 Nufarm. Important: always read and follow label instructions….
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…its organic food waste recycling program. The store also donates grocery and produce items through Feeding America. The Rowland Heights store provides training to its employees in waste recycling and…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
…in funding for organic and specialty crops, actually research in general, they’re authorized higher. Now of course the next step is fighting for appropriations.” About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Six New Dairy Biomethane Projects Receive Funding
…projects,” CPUC Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen said in a news release. The dairy biomethane projects were mandated in Senate Bill 1383, which is aimed at reducing organic waste in landfills and…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…to benefit organic farming. The bill will also enhance trade programs to encourage exports of American farm goods. “Farm exports support jobs in rural California, of course, but also in…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…producers, local and organic food production, bioenergy, and access to new markets. It also addresses broadband, farm stress and mental health issues, and the opioid epidemic in rural areas. It’s…
Particle Size Does Matter
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Getting the Needs of ‘Commercial Organic’ Operations Heard on a National Level
…The diversity of organic farming operations can complicate matters when it comes to addressing specific industry concerns. “I call it ‘commercial organic’ agriculture. We’re not hobby farmers, we grow large…
Increase in Pesticide Use Shouldn’t Be Surprising
UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor David Doll started a recent presentation with slides showing increasing pesticide data. With increasing organic acreage and a more significant push for integrated pest management…