New restrictions have been placed on an important crop protection tool used on more than 40 different California fruit, vegetable, tree and vine crops. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
Growing Pains for National Organic Program
…administration says they are working to address those. For more information, please CLICK HERE. Growing Pains for National Organic Program For information about the USDA National Organic Program, please CLICK…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…release area is approximately 25 square miles. In addition, properties within 200 meters of detections are being treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad, which originates from naturally-occurring bacteria, in…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…climate and location.” On the beef market, the California drought may have the most impact on niche products such as grassfed, organic or natural beef, said Lance Zimmerman, a market…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…the U.S. because they recognize the strength of the National Organic Program and the value of the USDA organic label. USDA is also helping organic stakeholders access programs that support…
Organic Seed Finder
People looking to source organic seed need to look no further! www.organicseedfinder.org is a free tool made possible by seed vendors who post varieties based on annual organic seed sales….
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…is working to reduce crop insurance costs for beginning farmers and ranchers. And organic producers will benefit from the elimination of a previously-required five percent surcharge on crop insurance premiums….
PEDv No Threat to Food Safety
…and is not a reportable disease under the World Organization for Animal Health guidelines. To date, no major importers of U.S. pork have imposed new trade restrictions related to PEDv….
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…recently signed 2014 Farm Bill, the budget makes targeted investments in biobased product manufacturing, local and regional food systems, and specialty crops and organic production. Building on historic efforts underway…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…other pest problems. We grew these totally organically, with no pesticides used at all.” The next step is to grow a fruiting crop. Tomatoes have Crystal De La Cruz and…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…to implement their local water shortage contingency plans immediately in order to avoid or forestall outright restrictions that could become necessary later in the drought season. Local water agencies should…
Snow Survey Today
…35 percent. The last time farmers got a 100 percent allocation was in 2006. It’s hard to get even in wet years, because of Delta pumping restrictions designed to protect…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
…“And the reduced paperwork associated with the microloan helps expedite the process for everyone. This year, we funded operations ranging from small cattle ranches to innovative irrigation systems to organic…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…encouraging the development and submission of concepts that demonstrate experimental research trial data (e.g., prior FREP research findings) at the field scale in organic and conventional fertilizers. Other priority research…