…organic operations, continuing the trend of double digit growth in the organic sector. According to new data, there are now 21,781 certified organic operations in the United States and 31,160…
Homegrown Strawberries
…organic potting mix with some compost. They have shallow roots, so it’s important that they have a steady supply of water, a good weekly watering should suffice, and mulching will…
Produce in the Checkout Aisle
…along with the success of Whole Foods Market WFM -0.07% have prompted many large retailers to boost their offerings of organic food. (Of course, “organic” does not always mean “healthy.”)…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…health issues, has fueled interest in organic aquaculture. Organic labeling: Buyer Beware. Some fish sold in the U.S. are labeled “organic”, but this might not mean what you think. The…
Food Price Survey
…gallon regular milk, $2.13; 1/2 gallon organic milk, $4.32; and one dozen “cage-free” eggs, $3.67. The year-to-year direction of the marketbasket survey tracks closely with the federal government’s Consumer Price…
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
…download our labeling fact sheet. Grades and Standards Beef Cotton Dairy Eggs Fish & Seafood Flowers & Plants Fruits Goat Lamb Nuts Organic Pork Poultry Rabbits Specialty Products Tobacco Vegetables…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…are doing with farmers helps the air we all breathe by reducing oxides of nitrogen (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOC), and particulate matter (PM),” says State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “We…
Carbon Offset Could Make OM Incorporation Feasible
Incorporating organic matter (OM) back into the soil can be an expensive endeavor, and research is looking into calculating the carbon offset and that may pay off in the future….
Confusing Chicken Labels
…for chicken at the market, there are lots of different chicken labeling terms to consider. Whether organic, cage-free or no added hormones, it’s easy to be confused about what all…
Farmers Reminded to Respond to the 2015 Certified Organic Survey
…have received it will recognize it as a way to benefit their industry and take the time to respond.” For more information about the 2015 Certified Organic Survey visit www.nass.usda.gov/Surveys/Guide_to_NASS_Surveys/Organic_Production/…
Agri View: Real Horse Power
…adapting tractor machines for use behind horses. Eventually most of the remaining old implements wore out. At the same time sustainable and organic farmers began discovering that farming with horses…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…products, which in 2015 was valued at $39.1 billion by the Organic Trade Association. Many organic farmers and ranchers receive premium prices for organic products by following USDA-defined standards that…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…budget for the 2015 – 2016 fiscal year. The purpose of the Healthy Soils Initiative is to build the organic matter content in soils which offers multiple benefits that contribute…
$20 Million Committed to Innovative Conservation Projects
…with limited resources. In 2015, for example, the Minnesota Food Association was awarded funds to assist with the transfer of proven conservation technologies used in organic systems to historically underserved…