…vans, cold storage, kitchen equipment, and expanded market outlets. Induchucuiti Organic Farm, an Indigenous, woman-owned farm in Salinas, will also use grant funds to improve the long-term viability of its…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-16-24
…surge in organic strawberry demand. Jeff also touches on the significant export markets for California strawberries and the industry’s year-round farming practices. The conversation wraps up with insights on sustainability…
USFWS Proposes Listing Monarch Butterfly as Threatened
…a balanced ruling that furthers conservation efforts without imposing restrictions that discourage participation.” Caldwell’s organization, Monarch Joint Venture, encourages people to voice their perspectives during the public comment period. The…
Organic Commodities Consumption On the Rise
…those being organic vegetables. The potential growth of the organic market was highlighted in a Renewed Research Report projecting the U .S. organic food market to reach $144.15 billion by…
An ODMAP Deadline Extension
DepositPhotos image The deadline for organic dairy growers to apply for USDA’s Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) is now extended. Rod Bain has more. An ODMAP Deadline Extension Sponsored…
Plant Odors Offer Hope for Sustainable Agriculture
DepositPhotos image Researchers at Tokyo University of Science (TUS) have uncovered groundbreaking potential in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for sustainable pest control and enhanced crop defense. VOCs are natural chemicals…
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Recalled Organic Carrots
…of recalled carrots and sanitize any surfaces they contacted. Recalled baby organic carrots have best-if-used-by dates from September 11 to November 12, 2024, while recalled whole organic carrots do not…
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
…President and CEO of the Meat Institute, stated that current export restrictions hinder the industry’s potential, stressing the importance of addressing these issues. The institute’s recommendations included the removal of…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
…the United States is restricted to licensed applicators. The reevaluation by CDPR will involve examining whether additional restrictions are needed to ensure that current uses of paraquat don’t pose unacceptable…
USDA Invests $85 Million to Boost Organic Market Opportunities Nationwide
…Organic Market Development Grant Program, a key piece of its $300 million Organic Transition Initiative, aimed at expanding both market opportunities and infrastructure for organic producers. In one example of…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
DepositPhotos image The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) recently hosted Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta for a field day at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Salinas station. The…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-08-24
…for organic growers. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
…agencies face more restrictions when enforcing environmental regulations, such as those under the National Environmental Policy Act. Tax relief for farmers and ranchers is another priority. Lane emphasized the importance…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…SIPCAM, highlighted the product’s potential benefits compared to compost, especially in California’s low-organic soils. Phelps explained that while compost and manure have been used for generations to enrich soil, they…