Researchers are looking into the benefits that livestock grazing presents for organic farming systems. The project is being made possible by a nearly $1 million U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Making Sense of Biologicals: A General Look at Biostimulants
…the episode. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including Vietnam lowering tariffs on dairy products, how organic producers…
CSP Explained: Organic Stewardship Mirrors Program Goals
Many aspects of organic stewardship represent the core focus of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Organic growers may find that because of some…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Producers of agricultural products who have encountered additional market costs stemming from a decline in demand, surplus production, disruptions in shipping, or the orderly marketing…
Making Sense of Biologicals: What Are They?
…episode. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-01-20
…walnuts, food preservation techniques available online from UCCE, and looking at grazing cover crops in organic systems. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…more and more attention as a key element in addressing climate change and increasing soil organic matter for drought resiliency.” It was the first year that applications for the Healthy…
Protect Your Garden from a Heatwave
…temperatures can cause plants to bolt before you have the opportunity to harvest them. Help your plants by laying down an extra layer or organic mulch to slow down the…
Lawmakers Raise Questions About Food Box Program Administration
…a company that sells organic hand sanitizer among other health-and-wellness products. Since the award announcement, USDA had indicated the agency will terminate the $40 million contract for Ben Holtz Consulting….
Food Supply Chain Protections Strengthened with Memorandum of Understanding
…process for the two agencies to make determinations about circumstances in which the USDA could exercise its authority under the Defense Production Act (DPA) with regard to certain domestic food…
World Market Projected to be Down on Cotton Prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture slightly increased the estimate for U.S. cotton production for the 2019 crop is its May report. While the export forecast has not changed, ending stocks…
Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape
…groups in California, Oregon, and Washington came together to form the West Coast Smoke Task Force, which encouraged federal funding support to address important wildfire issues affecting grape production areas. …
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
…soil that is enriched with organic matter. Picking the right spot is also crucial for orange trees. That’s the same for any orchard tree. Orange trees need a spot sheltered…