…common terms consumers might find on packages such as uncured, natural casing, hormone free or organic. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Hot Dog and…
World Soil Day: Celebrating the Magic Beneath
…soil builds organic matter it transports carbon from the air (where it is a greenhouse gas) to underground (where it is food for plants and microbes). This alchemy occurs with…
Edible Plants You Re-Grow
…chia seeds, popcorn, raw nuts, etc. You’ll have much better luck if you buy organic, since some non-organic kitchen scraps have been treated with growth inhibitor and simply won’t re-root….
Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine Near Panorama City
…flies per square mile per week. In addition, properties within 200 meters of detection sites are being treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad, which originates from naturally-occurring bacteria in…
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will hold a public meeting in Denver, Colo., April 19-21, 2017. The board meeting provides a forum for the organic community to provide input…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
…market opportunities for local foods, and read more about USDA’s investments in rural America on the USDA Medium Chapter: New Markets, New Opportunities: Strengthening Local Food Systems and Organic Agriculture….
First Organic Grower to be President of Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau
First Organic Grower to be President of Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau For the first time in its 99-year history, the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau has elected a certified…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…and organic recycling initiatives, Ahold USA retail divisions are on a path to reach their goal of achieving zero waste by 2020.” – said Marissa Nelson, SVP Responsible Retailing and…
National Organic Standards Board Appointments
…including conservation grants, organic crop insurance, certification cost-share, organic market news and simplified microloans. To learn more about USDA support for organic agriculture, visit our updated organic portal at www.usda.gov/organic….
Growing Quality Tomatoes with Half the Nitrogen and a Third Less Water
…and a third less water than before. They also report fewer weeds and better tomato quality. The soil organic matter (SOM)—the living portion of the soil that turns crop residue…
Vertical Gardening
…From choosing a nutrient-rich potting mix preferably made from organic compost. And seeds purchased from local farmer’s markets or local seed banks. For grow pots, you can use things such…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…Russian thistle and some Bassia. BLH counts were 1-4 adults per sweep. This area was also being monitored as a possible location to conduct organic trials, however, the counts were…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Advisory Committee on Ag Statistics
…state agricultural organizations, organic agriculture, local and regional food systems, and agriculture-related business and marketing experts. Members serve a staggered two-year term and can serve up to three terms for…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
…ranchers who give proper care to their animals. Further, HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle removed high-profile rancher Kevin Fulton from the national council. Fulton, who runs an organic grazing operation, was…