…productive agricultural land from being taken out of production and help to protect the integrity of the soils used in food and fiber production. The WRE funds provide assistance to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-20-19
…report on how biologicals are not just for organic production and we’re talking about regenerative agriculture as a farming system. Also, you’ll hear part one of an interview with Tulare…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
…as ‘sustainable’ as they tend to be lighter on the environment. That growth seems to be directly tied to organic production. “That is true. Increasing organic acreage is one of the…
Historical Joint Citrus Conference Sees Record Attendance in Riverside
…sustainable technologies.” The impact of HLB on Florida citrus has been devastating, and California industry members have been working feverishly to keep the disease out of commercial production. Events like…
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
…in September and October when olive picking occurs. “These are highly skilled workers that will lose some of their most lucrative earning opportunity with this acreage going out of production,”…
Report Details Overall Benefits of Organic Production
…one million acres operating under organic certification. The state’s organic sector is also supported by the only state organic program which works with the USDA’s National Organic Program to establish…
Proactive IPM Solutions Grants Available
…The offices’ consultative activities focus on potential pesticide regulatory impacts and pest management alternatives that may mitigate or prevent such impacts on production agriculture. OPCA staff is also involved in…
Researching Soil Health Using Cover Crops
…just wrapped up the first year of a 3-year statewide project evaluating the impact of cover crops to soil health and annual production. “It’s not a common thing that people…
USDA Predicts Increase in Farm Income for 2019
…receipts for livestock are also expected to increase $4.6 billion largely due to record production and higher prices. Preston also noted that a seven percent drop in egg receipts is…
Study Clarifies U.S. Beef’s Resource Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…use and various environmental emissions of beef cattle production in the United States. The aim is to establish baseline measures that the U.S. beef industry can use to explore ways…
California Walnuts Receive Trade Funding for Tariff Relief
…sales channels and markets for future production. “The possibilities the program provides us will build on successful marketing programs by expanding into new market segments such as food service while…
FFA Chapters Use Innovative Microsoft Solution to Delve Deeper Into Agriculture
…connect those students with those who are more production-focused and allow them to explore areas of interest.” Several chapters that received FarmBeats kits have already integrated computer coding into their…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
General Mills recently made the announcement that the company will be continuing to invest in regenerative agricultural practices. The company will be partnering with multiple organic and conventional farmers, as…
Formal Lab-Grown Fake Meat Agreement is “What Consumers Deserve”
…Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on lab-grown fake meat oversight: “The formal agreement announced today (03-07-19) solidifies USDA’s lead oversight role in the production and labeling of lab-grown fake meat…