…eliminating restrictions on genetically engineered crops. The group includes the U.S. National Family Farm Coalition, Canada’s National Farmers Union and Mexico’s National Association of Rural Producers, as well as the…
Drying Your Own Fresh Herbs
…many store-bought herbs have been sprayed with toxic pesticides. Look for fresh organic herbs at your local farmer’s market. When drying your own herbs, make sure to pick them before…
FDA Relaxes Restrictions on Ultra-Filtered Milk
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is easing its policy on some domestic milk products, making a change the dairy industry has pushed for over the last 20 years. Trade…
Early Market Benefits Apple Growers
…reason, growers say: As an early variety, it allows California “to be the only player coming on a new market,” said Steve Chinchiolo, who grows conventional and organic apples in…
USDA Proposes Less Restriction on Mexican Pork Exports
…visits, USDA determined that current conditions support classical swine fever-free recognition for all of Mexico, according to Meatingplace. This newly proposed action would release classical swine fever-specific restrictions on the…
Zinke Proposes New Sage Grouse Management Plan
…states flexibility in how they choose to protect the bird and also will loosen restrictions on energy development in sage grouse habitat. Environmental and animal protection groups denounced the Trump…
Easy Fruits and Veggies to Grow in Pots
…All require full sun, regular watering and grow their best in rich, organic matter. Other great vegetables that are great to additions to salads or side dishes include snow peas…
Organic Family Farmers Need Strong Standards and Enforcement
…National Organic Standards Board and protect the integrity of the industry. When major producers and organic product importers fail to comply with these standards, it puts all organic farmers and…
Ireland Could be GMO-Free Haven
…wheat, oats and barley, all crops that are not commercially available as GMO products. His comments came as he also says Ireland is “not going to be an organic island”…
Valuable Crops to Consider Growing
…the retail market. Goji Berries (Wolfberries) Goji Berries is a “superfood” is grown primarily in China, but the plant is equally well-adapted in North America. Dried organic goji berries regularly…
Folta: Ben and Jerry’s Report Work of Bad Science
…have done something to irritate OCA, like not agree to use only organic milk in their products. Organic milk production requires animals to not consume grain or silage from genetically…
UC Asian Citrus Psyllid Scouts Trying to Avert Huanglongbing Disaster
…are the most effective for psyllid control. We’ve found that organic growers need to be more aggressive in the frequency of treatments, because the organic insecticides are not as effective…
Study Claims Glyphosate in Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
The Organic Consumers Association claims it found traces of glyphosate in 10 of 11 samples of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. The detected levels were far below the ceiling set…
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Celebrates Centennial
…of growers in the area. Ken Oneto, who grows cherries, walnuts, grapes, tomatoes and wheat, Tim Neuharth, a certified organic pear and cherry grower and Jim Vietheer, who raises Angus…