…from the trees? If you were going into the orange juice business, would you build your processing plant in Maine, thousands of miles from the citrus groves of the Gulf…
The California Kitchen: Beer & Broccolini White Cheddar Cheese Soup
…Rosenthal Olive Ranch Arbosana Olive Oil 1 Cup Onion ½ Cup Carrot ½ Cup Celery 2 Cups Beef Stock 12 Fingerling Potatoes Broccolini 3 Cup Organic Pastures Raw Cream 1…
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
…Farm, Georgetown, Ky.; Penn’s Corner Farmer Alliance, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Farmer Dave’s Northeast Organic Farming Alliance-Massachusetts, Boston, Mass.; FairShare CSA Coalition, Madison, Wis.; Innovations in Denver Urban and Urban Fringe Markets,…
Agri View: New Citrus Crop
Everett Griner talks about a new Georgia citrus crop thriving in today’s Agri View. New Citrus Crop While Florida citrus farmers struggle with imported diseases and losses continue to devastate…
Agri View: Long Shot Crop
Everett Griner talks about producing citrus in Alabama and Georgia may be a long shot in today’s Agri View. Long Shot Crop The Satsuma orange is finding acceptance in a…
USDA Warns it Only Takes One Person to Spread Harmful Invasive Pests
…a camping trip, buying plants or seeds online, or mailing a friend a gift of homegrown fruit.” For example, USDA believes Huanglongbing (HLB, or citrus greening) was spread from Florida…
$1.9 Million for Alfalfa and Forage Research
…productivity, profitability, and conservation of natural resources through conventional and organic forage and seed production systems. In FY 2017, AFRP will support the development of improved alfalfa forage and seed…
Western Growers Forms Partnership with New Mexico Chile Association
…their workers provide over half the nation’s fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, including nearly half of America’s fresh organic produce. Some members also farm throughout the U.S. and in…
California and Australia – a Continuing Partnership
…allowed us the opportunity to meet with government officials and academia, but also to see on-farm adaptations related to water management in citrus, nut and grape production. Australia is a…
Western Growers Applauds Senate Ag Committee Perdue Vote
…members and their workers provide over half the nation’s fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, including nearly half of America’s fresh organic produce. Some members also farm throughout the U.S….
Farm Bureau Praises EPA Chlorpyrifos Decision
…nationwide depend on chlorpyrifos in managing their crops,” Duvall said. “It is widely and safely used for a wide range of crops, including alfalfa, citrus, vegetables, soybeans, almonds and others….
Guayule: Past Meets Future
…from a domestic plant called “guayule.” A woody desert shrub cultivated in the southwestern United States, guayule is a natural source of rubber (latex), organic resins and high-energy biofuel feedstock….
Citrus Tarping Enforcement Begins April 3
…Get the full story. From Citrus Insider.org: The California Department of Food and Agriculture announces enforcement of the new bulk citrus safeguarding regulation will begin Monday, April 3, 2017….
Study: 82% of U.S. Households Buy Organic Regularly
…reporting organic purchases were: North Dakota, where 85.6 percent of households participating bought organic in 2016, up 14.2 percent from 2015; Rhode Island, with 88.3 percent buying organic, up 12.3…