…examples, he pointed to regulations on the buying and selling of livestock, labeling meat, trucking, air emissions, clean water, antibiotic use, and organic livestock production. NPPC written testimony says the…
Homemade Organic Pest Control
…other critters out of your garden. Neem Salt spray Mineral oil Citrus oil and cayenne pepper Soap, Citrus oil and water Eucalyptus oil Onion and garlic spray Chrysanthemum Flower tea…
Sales of Organic Poultry Hits New Record in 2017
Sales of organic poultry, meat and fish have reached over $1 billion for the first time in 2017, according to the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) 2018 Organic Industry Survey. Sales…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
…major issues that growers are concerned with, along with presentations on best practices for managing citrus trees. The day began with important information related to Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and…
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…local food economies that enable farmers to sell their products to their neighbors Growing emerging opportunities in organic production and urban agriculture Bolstering biodefense preparedness efforts to protect United States…
Pest Prevention Programs Allowed to Continue
…including efforts to confront Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB), as emergencies so that treatment programs could continue as scheduled. The ruling allows certain invasive pest programs to continue…
Liquid Fertilizer Made From Waste
…If it’s been treated with non-organic stuff, it might be better not to use it on the garden. Freshly cut grass soaked in water or rainwater for a few days…
OTA: Higher Organic Standards Up to Industry
The USDA recently withdrew its organic livestock and checkoff rules, which signals that the agency likely won’t be setting any higher standards for the organic seal. Laura Batcha, CEO of…
California Citrus Industry Has Substantial Economic Impact
A report that was recently published demonstrates that the California citrus industry has an economic impact of $7.12 billion. The study commissioned by the Citrus Research Board (CRB), ‘Economic Impact…
Organic Farmers Association Applauds Organic Checkoff Withdrawal
The Organic Farmers Association is happy the U.S. Department of Agriculture took action to terminate the rulemaking process to establish a mandatory national research and promotion program for organic. The…
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
…on certified organic pastures. Jim, Mary and James Rickert The project includes approximately 2,700 feet of 18” PVC pipeline with valves installed to replace open spreader ditches in the “Five…
Consumers Buy More Organic in 2017
More of America’s grocery carts were filled with organic products in 2017. The Organic Trade Association’s 2018 Industry Survey shows consumers were buying everything from organic produce and organic ice…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…takes all of us working together.” To learn more about organics, visit the USDA organic website www.usda.gov/organic, or the NRCS organic website www.nrcs.usda.gov/organic Image credit: Images courtesy of USDA/NRCS California….
Slimy Slugs Bugging Your Garden
…way to lure the snails into these spaces is to put a little food out for them to nibble on. Try old cabbage leaves or citrus peels. I’m Cathy Isom……