…the almond industry, whether it’s almond quality and food safety, or the organic advisory panel, you can even sit in on the finance and audit committee,” Hillman explained. “There’s lots…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-15-24
…of an organic needs assessment. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture
California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort to convert conventional ag production into organic systems. In the state’s 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality, a goal…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…new organic management conservation practice as part of USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative. The new organic management practice allows flexibility for producers to get the assistance and education they need, such…
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
…management techniques,” Hollingsworth said. About 27 percent of the respondents managed organic grapes, but 37 percent of respondents were interested in organic weed control. “I think that’s indicating that even…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-07-24
…treatment helps improve organic strawberry production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
Organic strawberry growers in California can enhance yields and plant health through anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), a technique pioneered through UC Cooperative Extension research. Initially developed to combat soil-borne pathogens…
Industry Groups Call for Aggressive Action to Address Agricultural Trade Deficit
…calling for active enforcement of trade rules to ensure fair market access and countering import restrictions. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Tulare Lake Subbasin First to Receive Probationary Status from Water Board
…of the state intervention process, called an interim plan,” SWRCB noted in a press release. “Only during this second phase, after another public hearing, could the board impose pumping restrictions…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…of actions are needed to shield listed species from conventional herbicides used in agriculture. The revised strategy will reportedly not directly impose restrictions on pesticide use but will guide mitigation…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
…improving soil and organic matter, increasing water holding capacity, and improving yields over time. Another component of the almond industry’s environmental stewardship improvements relates to water. Turner pointed out that…
Week in Review: Improved Almond Export Opportunities & Legislation to Protect Pesticide Manufacturers
…2023 State of Organic Produce report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners, details how the industry did in terms of sales and volume for the previous year. Subscribe…
Efforts to Keep California Herds Safe from Avian Influenza
…the economic impact on herds in Texas and Michigan that have been affected as “horrific.” It appears that cow-to-cow transmission is the primary source of the virus spreading, making restrictions…
State of Organic Produce Report Highlights Industry Trends
The 2023 State of Organic Produce report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners, details how the industry did in terms of sales and volume for the previous year….