Inseason Ag’s TreeGlove A fairly common tool in frost protection for California citrus growers is being tested in Florida for an entirely different purpose. Frost Tool Tested for ACP Management…
Changes in How Our Organic Meats and Eggs Are Produced
What makes organic meats and eggs “organic”? Changes may be coming in how those products are defined and produced. Gary Crawford has more. Changes in How Our Organic Meats and…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…Program, and the Stacked Income Protection Plan. Exploring bright spots in the farm economy, Johnson highlighted the organic and local food sector, which has grown by nearly 300 percent since…
Citrus Continues to Fund HLB/ACP Research
Citrus industry leaders expressed how their research funding allocations have changed since 2008 and continue to devote money to fight huanglongbing and the Asian citrus psyllid. The Citrus Research Board…
Grapefruit, Lemons Tangerines Change in April Crop Forecast
USDA April Citrus Crop Forecast Has Changes in Grapefruit and Lemons Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS delivered the April citrus crop forecast from Washington D.C.. The California Valencia orange forecast is 10.5…
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
…no prior agricultural experience, her 23 years of health and wellness education experience with the Navy inspired her to improve consumer wellness in her community through organic food production. Organic…
Unique Gardens
…currently on a trip from Guatemala to Patagonia, volunteering on organic farms all the way down. In Costa Rica, he officially gave up cheese after actually milking a goat, only…
High Tunnel System Initiative
…is available online. Who Can Apply Eligible applicants include individuals, legal entities, Indian Tribes, or joint operations engaged in agricultural production. In addition, organic producers who grow agricultural commodities on…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…the complete picture including air quality impacts.” UC Irvine received $701,304 to study the effects of ammonia and rising global temperatures on secondary organic aerosol formation. “This grant offers an…
Organic Food – Supplies Not Meeting the Growing Demand
We can buy organic food in many more stores today, but supplies are not keeping up with the demand. Gary Crawford has this report. Supplies Not Meeting the Growing Demand…
Organic Dairies Straining to Meet Consumer Demand
Consumer demand for organic dairy products is outstripping the ability of organic dairy companies to provide them. Gary Crawford has more. Dairies Straining to Meet Consumer Demand…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
…cash receipts for fruits and nuts are expected to remain stable in 2016 due to higher expected farm prices. Grapefruit and orange production is expected to fall as citrus greening…
Fresh Citrus for California Food Banks
Citrus Stride raises tons of fresh citrus for California food banks CDFA employees join other walkers at the State Capitol for the first annual Citrus Stride for California food banks….
The Western View: Carbon Farming
Farmers know the value of organic matter, especially those working in the sand and clay soils of the central valley. The Western View: Carbon Farming Carbon-base fertilizers enrich the earth…