…birds act as natural pest control for crops by feeding on agricultural pests such as rodents and insects. In these days of organic product market growth and increasing popularity, the…
Bill Seeks Tighter Scrutiny of Organic Products
…advertised as organic products comply with the defined organic farming methods. USDA issues certificates to farmers and handlers that allows them to sell their produce as a certified organic product….
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…at nearly $171.3 million, with avocados and citrus crops suffering the highest losses. The estimates do not include wage losses of farm employees, the report said, and “nothing can measure…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-02-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Today we talked with Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita about the emergency Asian citrus psyllid…
Orange Juice Stuck in a Rut
…no end in sight. Domestic demand for orange juice has been shrinking for several years. On top of that, add in a declining citrus crop in Florida, the nation’s number-one…
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
…These grants are funded through a competitive process by NIFA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “America’s organic industry continues to be one of…
Producers Looking to D.C. for Disaster Aid
Florida citrus growers were optimistic after the House passed an $81 billion disaster package by a vote of 251-169. However, Politico says House Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas says…
Agri View: Georgia Citrus
…variety of oranges grown in Georgia. He also tells us about the research being done for the possibility of other types of citrus to be grown in Georgia. Georgia Citrus…
Making Your Holiday Meals Waste Free
…real plates, glasses and silverware instead of disposables. And, be sure to compost all food scraps and other organic materials instead of tossing them in the trash. I’m Cathy Isom……
Citrus Avoids Damage with Short Periods of Freeze
…collectively spent an estimated $23 million to protect the Valley’s citrus crop. Valued at over $2.6 billion, the Central Valley accounts for nearly 80 percent of the State’s total citrus…
Conaway Applauds House-Passed Hurricane, Wildfire, and Natural Disaster Aid Package
…for our nation’s citrus, cotton, livestock, dairy, fruit and vegetable, and other impacted producers. I applaud the House for its support of this package and call on my colleagues in…
More Earth Friendly Tips for the Holidays
…– is another way we can make earth-friendly conscious decisions. Additionally, you could organize a potluck and ask everyone to bring local, organic offerings rather than mass quantities of low-quality…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…report is based on year-round collection of 3,585 samples of produce, from 27 different countries, including those labeled as “organic”. California grown produce accounted for 24 percent of the samples…
California Citrus Production Outpaces Florida
California citrus production has surpassed Florida and has taken over as the newest leader for American citrus production. Forecasts also indicate that California will continue in its new position as…