…billion. During a farm visit in Illinois, President Joe Biden announced a series of actions to help support domestic crop production. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning…
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking applications for two organic assistance programs. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning to organic production, have two assistance opportunities…
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
…from being imposed by intermodal marine equipment providers. The bill, AB 2406, is being supported by groups including the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), California Citrus Mutual, and the Specialty…
Local Food Marketing Practices
USDA Releases Data on Local Food Marketing Practices. Fresh and organic vegetables at farmers market More than 147,000 American farms produced and sold food locally through direct marketing practices, resulting…
Bee Sweet Citrus Adding New Mandarin Facility
Bee Sweet Citrus is expanding its packinghouse to include a state-of-the-art mandarin facility adjacent to California Highway 99 in Fowler. Photo courtesy of Bee Sweet Citrus Construction for the company’s…
Review of the 2020–21 California Citrus Season
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) released its 2020–21 Final California Citrus Season Perspective report, which included the following summary conclusion: For the majority of the season, the fruit quality was excellent….
Another Quarter of Increased Sales for Organic Fresh Produce
Organic fresh produce continues to make strides with another quarter of increased sales. According to the latest Organic Produce Performance Report released by Category Partners and the Organic Produce Network…
Low Pesticide Residues on Fresh Produce
…are so low that even most non-organic produce would qualify as organic based on the lack of pesticide residue. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Low…
Finding The Truth About Pesticides in Produce
…government sampling data, that overwhelmingly shows the safety of organic and non-organic produce,” she said. Thorne said misinformation about produce can be harmful. “We’re in a situation right now where…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…in March. The letter was co-signed by nearly 40 organizations including the California Fresh Fruit Association, Western Growers, and California Citrus Mutual. Altogether, the bill has been endorsed by more…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
…long-awaited by many organic producers. Organizations such as the Organic Farmers Association, California Certified Organic Farmers, and National Organic Coalition had been advocating for change in the rule for years….
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…Farm bill supported programs such as the Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, Organic Research and Extension Initiative, Organic Data Initiative, have been essential in supporting the organic sector. Batcha expressed appreciation…
Tips for Planting the Tastiest Strawberries You’ve Ever Grown
…about an inch. Rake out the clipped plant parts, weed, remove baby plants that have hopped out of the bed, and lightly fertilize with an organic all-purpose blend. Listen to…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers invasive pests threatening California’s already threatened trees, $5,000 grants for organic education, and…