Small Farm Conference Scholarships Available
…courses, workshops, exhibit sessions, a photo contest and plenty of networking with men and women knowledgeable in solving start-up and small farm problems. Trends to be examined include agritourism, organic…
New Trade Agreement With Japan
A new agreement will expand U.S. organic offerings into Japan’s markets starting in January. Rod Bain explains. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
…treatment of host trees and plants with the organic-approved material spinosad. The CDFA is also employing the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPA) as part of the eradication effort. The…
Virginia Creeper Leafhopper Found in Northern CA
…very useful in fighting both species, but there are little options for organic growers. The UC has a photo and videos of the two species online. Click here for the…
Sustainable/Organic Production Seminar
…ag industry are invited to a one-day seminar on sustainable and organic production in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. It will focus on sustainable and organic production of field crops,…
Fresh Produce Sales Up
…5.7 percent and total volume was up 2.1 percent. Organic produce was up significantly, with organic vegetable dollar sales up 14.9 percent and organic fruit dollar sales up 24.4 percent….
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
Restrictions have been lifted on the movement of citrus fruit and citrus plants in Tulare County following the completion of agricultural officials’ activities in response to detections of the Asian…
No-Till Cotton Production
…a region here. It’s the first data that I’ve seen for tillage and cover crops systems increasing soil organic matter. So when you’re talking about mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, carbon…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…from circumventing the law to receive greater federal funding. We tighten restrictions to prevent lottery winners and traditional college students from participating in the program. We also reform farm programs….
Even Less Water for Central Valley Farmers
…Those losses are difficult to comprehend,” he said. More than 800,000 acre feet of water was lost from mid-December through the end of January due to pumping restrictions imposed under…
Natural Products Expo Features Foods
…The Natural Products Expo is one of the leading trade shows in the natural, organic and healthy products industry. Along with categories such as natural living and health and beauty,…
Birmingham’s Full Statement about Allocation
…across the Delta has been greatly hindered by restrictions imposed under the 2008 Biological Opinion protecting Delta smelt. Over the last 60 days, the CVP has lost over 300,000 acre…
Record Numbers for Beef, New Japan Regs
…expected to show more than $5 billion in export sales. And now, Japan announces it’s relaxing its trade restrictions for US beef. Starting Feb. 1, Japan will begin accepting beef…