…organic? No. But some vendors might have organic certification and others might follow organic practices, such as minimizing the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and raising animals humanely and…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…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…
Water Supply Allocation Announced for CVP
…drought, lack of available water at the beginning of the 2016 water year, and restrictions to protect listed species are impacting the amount of water that can be allocated to…
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…
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
Earlier this month, the Napa County Board of Supervisors completed their review of the Agricultural Protection Advisory Committee’s (APAC) recommendations to improve agricultural protection, primarily by imposing new restrictions and…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…information and expertise with Cuba on agriculture production. Once existing regulatory and financial hurdles and restrictions have been lifted, this foundation of knowledge sharing and relationship building will serve in…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…by U.S. restrictions on government export assistance, cash payments, and extending credit. U.S. agricultural exports have grown significantly since trade was authorized in 2000. In 2014, Cuba imported over $2…
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…