The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
MSOB: Why is Seaweed Well-known in Biological Industry?
…is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing only seven…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
…have been a pressing issue for American producers, along with new organic requirements. Now ag groups have taken trade concerns related to imports of fresh produce to the International Trade…
A Few Tips and Tricks for Growing the Tastiest Tomatoes
…of the tastiest tomatoes when it’s harvest time. For healthy plants and soil, use organic fertilizer and compost every week to keep plants supplied with nutrients. Remove damaged plants and any…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…management strategies that include organic soil amendments and vegetation restoration on grazed lands proved to be successful in achieving emission reductions. Nearly 300 beef production systems were studied, including those…
Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches
…Over 20 other associations and groups have already joined the coalition including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers, California Citrus Mutual and others. Listen to Lewis’s full comment during…
MSOB: Endophytes Act as ‘Vaccine’ in Carrot Study
…Lori Hoagland is leading the trial that is looking for new measures to control Alternaria dauci in carrots for developing countries and organic systems. Hoagland and her team found that increasing some of the microbes…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…chains, investing in technical assistance, and supporting the transition to organic, this bond equips current and future organic farmers with the tools they need to provide Californians with healthy, climate-friendly…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…safer and more sustainable ways to manage pests”, said DPR Director Val Dolcini. He referred to the advancements already made in the citrus, strawberry, and almonds industries and added, “California…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
Industry groups and lawmakers are calling for the reinstatement of the organic animal welfare rule. The Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule establishes new animal welfare standards for the…
The Western View: Really, It’s April Fool’s Day
…and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Really, It’s April Fool’s Day About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has…
MSOB: RNA-Based Fungicide On The Horizon?
…of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
…to phase out the use of glyphosate along with genetically modified corn. The letter also details concerns regarding a new organic export certification requirement implemented by Mexico’s Health, Food Safety,…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…improve regional food processing infrastructure, particularly with small- and medium-sized operations within the distribution sector. Some of the supporters of the legislation include California Certified Organic Farmers and the Center…