…Legal Assistance, and Lideres Campesinas. In this instance, farmers and field managers have the right to refuse access. Moody noted that it is important for supervisors in the field to…
Natural Pest Traps to Help Rid Unwanted Pests in an Organic Garden
…beetles, and flea beetles. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Natural Pest Traps to Help Rid Unwanted Pests in an Organic Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…was initially proposed back in January. Newsom submitted the $267.8 billion budget last week. Funding for critical programs administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…the Food Safety Modernization’s Act Produce Safety Rule. CDFA’s Produce Safety Program has resources available for those interested in requesting an OFRR. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for…
Items to Cross Off the Garden To-Do List This Month
…true set of leaves, thin as indicated on the package. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Items to Cross Off the Garden To-Do List This Month…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
…Valley Project water contractors located north of the Delta. The California Leafy Greens Marketing Association recently endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance to help improve food safety. Dry conditions are taking…
Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry
…and Consumer Services,” National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Dr. Barb Glenn said in a press release. “Deputy Secretary Bronaugh deeply understands how agricultural and food policies work…
Three Easy Methods for Growing Gourmet Potatoes
…Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Three Easy Methods for Growing Gourmet Potatoes Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
How to Deal with Sawflies in Your Garden
…to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Deal with Sawflies in Your Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Pre-Harvest Testing Guidance to Bolster Leafy Greens Food Safety
California Leafy Greens Marketing Association (LGMA) recently endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance to help improve food safety. Recurring E. coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens have increased industry efforts to…
Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022
…the United States and Mexico, one of our most important export markets.” The regulating body for organic products in Mexico is the National Service for Animal and Plant Health, Food…
USDA Partnership Looks at Hemp Seed Oil Potential for Personal Care Products
…with hemp seed oil. NCAUR is also looking at more efficient methods for processing hemp into fuels, lubricants and adhesives, along with other viable fiber products and food ingredients. Listen…
Deadline Approaching for Organic Training Grants from CCOF
…farmers. Applicants will need to be enrolled in an educational program in the U.S. that will benefit their career in organic agriculture. That includes vocational training or certificate programs, junior…
Beating and Treating Common Grape Pests and Diseases
…to diseases in your area. If you do use pesticides or fungicides and it rains, respray. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Beating and Treating Common…