…on the state’s water outlook which has been relatively bad news for the last five years. More Water Restrictions? Wade says on top of challenging water conditions, the coalition was…
Garden Décor
…garden system. In other words, cultivating a good garden can and should be about a lot more than growing flowers or food. It’s not rocket science (or organic chemistry), really….
FAA Rules Clear Runway for Small Drones
…unmanned aircraft within visual line of sight. Operations are allowed during daylight and during twilight if the drone has anti-collision lights. The new regulations also address height and speed restrictions…
Agri View: Pesticide Residue
…many people who want to reduce their exposure to pesticides cannot find or afford an all-organic diet. It helps them identify conventionally grown fruits and vegetables that tend to test…
NMPF Endorses Creating Tax Incentive Legislation
…council. “We thank Congressmen Reed, Kind and the other co-sponsors of this bill for recognizing the far reaching benefits of sustainable farming where organic material and nutrients are recycled to…
Western View: Use a Plow, Go to Jail?
…not contaminated with any sort of chemicals; no toxic waste was present, no pesticides, no fertilizers, no organic matter – nothing, just good old California dirt. The vernal pool –…
Two Southern California Firms Honored
…Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference. The California winners and their innovative technologies are: Verdezyne, Inc., an industrial biotechnology company that produces renewable organic chemicals, is being recognized for developing a…
Dolcini Tours Farms
…organic quinoa field, sunflower field and olive trees. Rick and Steve Benson show organic quinoa production to FSA Administrator Val Dolcini in California’s Imperial Valley. “It’s good to have Val…
Nobody Exempt from ACP Quarantines
ACP quarantines and restrictions that come with them apply to everyone, commercial and residential. Some examples of not following the rules proves the need for more outreach. Rules Apply to…
DIY Potting Mix
…retention, as these things won’t be delivered, via rain and organic matter, the same way they are in nature. The mix needs to be made of fine crumbs, strong enough…
Sec. Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants
…vegetables purchased at Farmers’ Markets, Farm Stands, Mobile Markets, and CSAs statewide. The Rodale Institute in Kutztown, Penn. received 2015 funds for incentives to purchase of locally grown, organic vegetables…
Regional ACP Change Unfavorable to Some
A statewide quarantine could be on the horizon and some citrus growers could be against the proposed regional ACP approach that would keep some movement restrictions in place. Once a…
USDA Launches Ag Resource Management Survey
…of U.S. agricultural production including farm financial well-being and chemical usage, according to USDA. In 2016, the survey will take a closer look at corn production, and both organic and…
Drought Causing More Losses to California Farmers
…2015 – 2016 rainy season, the drought’s lingering effects will lead to another round of water restrictions for farmers through the remainder of the growing year and beyond. A CoBank…