…have strong instincts such as the desire to forage and awareness of predators. Newer, more commercialized breeds are bred solely for production and don’t have the natural instincts like the…
Organic Produce Summit Postponed Until 2021
…Organic Produce Network (OPN) brings together buyers and producers from the organic fresh produce industry. “We are going to cancel. We’ve been struggling and trying to see if this thing…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…that the payment restrictions would limit the effectiveness of the program, particularly for livestock, dairy and specialty crop producers. “Growers of crops with high production costs like citrus should be…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…other vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower have been hit pretty hard in the winter production areas,” Puglia noted. “Those were hit extremely hard. Bell peppers have been hit as…
Almond Acres in California Saw Another Increase in 2019
…production,” President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC), Richard Waycott said in a press release. “USDA-NASS’s annual acreage report is the first of three annual reports, including…
Innovative Direct Marketing Webinar for Farmers
Getting involved with creative direct marketing can help keep farm businesses remain viable in the current environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is offering a…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-21-20
…has been extended and organic producers are doing well despite the shifts in the market. Also, learn about the BeSure! program and hear from USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue all about…
San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Plans: ‘Probably Not Realistic’
…land coming out of production,” said Hanak. “It would be worrisome if people weren’t looking at supply opportunities, but it’s also a little bit worrisome that people aren’t looking enough…
Organic Producers Faring Well Despite Upheaval of Food Supply Chain
…up organic and that was reflected in the sales data.” The 2020 Q1 Organic Produce Performance Report shows that sales volumes of organic fruits and vegetables grew by 10 percent. …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the extended deadline for the National Organic…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
…COVID-19, the Organic Farming Research Foundation and Organic Seed Alliance are extending the survey deadline to Monday, June 1 for two national organic surveys. The decision was made to accommodate…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…for making compost. An on-farm composting working group is being established which CAFF will be working with in the distribution of information on best management practices and FDA/National Organic Program…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made an announcement to allow more H-2A flexibility, with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The temporary final rule will…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-15-20
…made to further protect California’s citrus, COVID-19 concerns as production season ramps up in Fresno County, and an EPA report that shows U.S. agriculture is reducing its environmental footprint. Tune…