…crop loss due to stress. Cover crops also reduce soil erosion, improve soil health, and increase organic matter in the soil. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…the marketplace between July 1, 2015 and July 28, 2016, and ranged from freeze-dried organic fruits and craft beers made with locally grown ingredients to infused olive oils, craft chocolate,…
Organic Livestock Rule Concern
…the letter that says “the proposed rule raises significant concerns regarding the impact on current organic poultry and egg producers, as well as access and price for organic consumers.” Further,…
USDA Says Organic Eggs Have Largest Price Premiums
…stores for 17 commonly purchased organic foods relative to their non-organic counterparts from 2004 to 2010. Price premiums for most of the organic products studied did not steadily increase or…
Tomato growers reduce acreage to match markets
…incidence have been organic, with infections much more severe in the absence of insecticide treatments, he noted. Currently, there is no treatment for organic production that has shown much promise….
Lessons from Six California Soil Care Farmers
…their center pivot-irrigated crops growing on undulating terrain. These practices also cut costs and eliminate considerable labor. Tom Willey of Madera uses compost applications ahead of each of his organic…
Organic Food Sales Continue to Grow
Organic food sales in the U.S. were estimated at $37 billion dollars last year. The Nutrition Business Journal says organic sales accounted for five percent of overall food sales in…
Agri View: Cannabis Oil Possibilities
Everett Griner talks about cannabis oil having possibilities in today’s Agri View. Cannabis Oil Possibilities From: Organic Facts Health Benefits of Cannabis Essential Oil Some of the most important health…
Organic Symposium Proceedings Now Available
…current state of organic agriculture “Organic 3.0.” Leu “This is a concept we put out a year ago and it is resonating around the world,” Leu said. Organic 1.0 dates…
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
The National Pork Producers Council wants its members to voice their opinions on the new organic animal welfare standards proposed by the U.S. Department of Ag. The standards are unprecedented…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Pistachio Mousse
…Oil 2 Egg Whites 1 Cup Organic Pastures Raw Cream 2 Cup American Pistachio Growers Shelled Pistachio’s ½ Cup Brown Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California…
Agri View: Pesticide Use and Losing Ability to Produce
…Farmers Stopped Using Them? Bugs, crop diseases and weeds are realities of life. Whether organic or conventional, farmers face these challenges each day. If tools like insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers were…
Agri View: Golf Course Farming?
…nine-hole golf course into a working organic produce and egg farm in 2010. Dennis DeYoung is turning a Michigan golf course into a hog farm. And John Taylor is converting…
Organic Certification Assistance Available
Federal Funds Available to Help Pay For Organic Certification Fees The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the availability of $2,180,870 for organic certification assistance to organic operations in…