…the world. Fresh and processed fruits and vegetables accounted for 90 percent of the more than 10,300 samples collected by the agency. Four percent of the samples collected were organic….
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
…Coverage is available for nearly every commodity, including fruit, vegetable, and organic, with crop specific plans or the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection policy. Sales closing dates vary by crop, state, and…
The Western View: VOC Lab
Citrus greening disease or HLB has become one of the greatest threats to the citrus industry around the world. It is a devastating disease for which no cure has been…
Agri View: Florida Peaches
Everett Griner talks about Florida peaches, possible a new crop for Florida, in today’s Agri View. I recently did an article about Georgia farmers growing citrus fruit. Well, now I…
The Western View: Temperance Flattened?
…high speed rail. We definitely don’t want to trade water for a fast train ride. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine….
Fertilize Your Garden with Coffee Grounds
…of using coffee grounds to fertilize your garden. So don’t throw them in the trash! Coffee grounds adds organic material to the soil, which improves drainage, water retention and aeration…
International Agri-Center Prepares For 51st World Ag Expo®
…the Italian Trade Agency pavilion, and a wide variety of new seminars that cover everything from Organic farming to new technology in the ag industry. Attendees will also be able…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…to bolster biosecurity, prevention, surveillance, emergency response, and border security. Protect the integrity of the USDA organic certified seal and deliver efficient, effective oversight of organic production practices to ensure…
CCOF Annual Conference to Focus on Organic Hotspots
…opportunity to network, share resources, and gather information on growing organic businesses. The event will focus on organic hotspots and how rural economies can potentially be stimulated by organic production. …
Organics Encourage Support for Livestock Rule
The organic food sector is drumming up support for the recently ditched organic livestock rule. Leading the charge, Organic Valley cooperative of Wisconsin says the group is demanding that the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-15-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The fight against the Asian citrus psyllid and the deadly disease it carries, huanglongbing, will receive…
Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget Promotes Ag Development
…development of suppression strategies for Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease, known as citrus greening. “The inclusion of $2.5 million dollars in this year’s budget follows last year’s significant commitment…
Agri View: California Citrus
Everett Griner talks about California citrus crop in today’s Agri View. California citrus crop was bigger than Florida’s this year for the first time ever. Everett explains the reasons for…
Organic Milk Sales Lower
Organic milk sales are dropping, but sales of so-called plant-based milk are rising. The Wall Street Journal reports organic milk sales fell 2.5 percent in 2017, slightly less than traditional…