Although still a small percentage of the industry, organic avocado production continues to increase. Organic Avocado Production Increasing At a recent avocado meeting, research showed a continued increase in organic…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…and now we have some people afraid of our food. They’ll pay dearly for anything labeled organic and GMO-free, and turn their nose up at the conventionally grown product even…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…square mile per week. The new release area is approximately 59 square miles. In addition, properties within 200 meters of detections are being treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad,…
Positive Results Continue for Micro-sprinklers
…beneficial during planting. Hannaford says the system also provides a lot of benefits after planting to help growers protect the crop and it can be especially beneficial for organic growers…
Agri View: Organic Home Grown
Everett Griner talks about home grown organics are still increasing in today’s Agri View. Organic Home Grown…
Benefits of Strip-Till Corn Production for Dairies
…week and showed interested growers how the system works at four Central Valley dairies. Customer Accounts Manager Mike Winemiller says the system leaves organic matter and roots in between the…
Agri View: Pretty Food
Everett Griner talks about a new fad invading organic farming in today’s Agri View. Pretty Food…
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
Research at a recent seminar showed organic and conventional growers the benefits of rotating treatments and having a true integrated pest management system. Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy At the…
United States and Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade
…organic equivalency arrangement between the two nations will streamline organic trade, strengthen organic agriculture and support jobs and businesses on a global scale. “The U.S. organic industry has made significant…
Agri View: More Organic
Everett Griner talks about an unproved but still growing market in today’s Agri View. More Organic…
The California Kitchen: Beer & Broccoli White Cheddar Cheese Soup
…1 Cup Onion ½ Cup Carrot ½ Cup Celery 2 Cup Beef Stock 12 Fingerling Potatoes Broccolini 3 Cup Organic Pastures Raw Cream 1 Cup Creamy Beer 6.0 Alcohol Content…
The Western View: Jack London, Farmer
…He jumped into agriculture with the same energy and dedication he still gave to his writing, and experimented with organic farming and animal husbandry. He was a champion of more…
Micro-sprinklers Proving Beneficial in Strawberries
…it gives the new system added benefits. Microsprinklers Proving Beneficial in Strawberries Ramirez added that several extra benefits from the sprinklers are intriguing to organic growers. Micro-sprinklers for Organic Production…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
…100 percent of the average market price. Producers also may work with FSA to protect value-added production, such as organic or direct market crops, at their fair market value in…