…from seed, look for certified organic seed. If you live in an area that is prone to disease, look for varieties with built-in resistance. Plant size matters. Many seed descriptions…
USDA Encourages Input for EQIP Rule
…updated program will also require NRCS to offer an advance payment option for historically underserved producers. Other changes include altering the payment cap for producers who participate in the Organic…
Farm Equipment Industry Adapting to Grower Needs
…organic sector is a relatively new approach for equipment manufacturers. At the recent Organic Grower Summit, AGCO’s Director of Sales-Southwest Region, Greg Milstead noted that the organic sector is an…
Maintaining the Integrity of the Organic Seal
…organic seal stands for. Combatting fraudulent products in the marketplace is a critical factor for enabling the continued success of the organic industry moving forward. “We’ve worked really hard with…
Winter Mulching – Why and How to Do it Right
…be organic and degradable, so that the nutrients can break down into the soil. Some ideas that might work include: shredded mulch, pine needles, straw, shredded needles, cut boughs from…
Making Holiday Wreaths Out of Your Favorite Foods
…the cleanup process for you. A dried citrus fruit wreath is another festive alternative. While longer-lasting plastic is more common today, you can save your money and make a wreath…
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
…panel of industry experts highlighted some of the disruptive practices making an impact on agricultural production at the recent Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, where soil health and biology was…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…Meeting in Monterey. Johansson Johansson, the 16th CFBF president, grows olives and citrus fruit in Oroville and operates an olive oil company, Lodestar Farms. “It is the honor of a…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…whether you eat an organic carrot or a conventional carrot. It’s about eating the carrot and not the Cheeto,” he said. Johansson said Farm Bureau would maintain the active advocacy…
Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures Released
…Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran…
Common Problems and Solutions for Growing Yams
…rubbing alcohol. White scales appear on the tubers and often cause slow growth or even shriveling of the tubers. Use a good quality neem oil or organic pyrethrum, as this is…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
The Organic Grower Summit is expected to attract more than 700 organic growers and other industry members for two days of education, networking, and exhibition. Presented by the Organic Produce…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the kick-off of the Organic Growers Summit, considerations farmers…
USDA/NASS Prepares for 2019 Organic Survey
…the 2019 Organic Survey. Letters are being sent to producers who are involved in certified organic farming, or who are in the process of transitioning. Each of the producers who self-reported…