…for some ag exporters. However, the relative improvements to turnaround time at the Oakland port continue to be hampered by COVID restrictions and the construction of new cranes. “Those turnaround…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Continues with PureCrop1
…of a multi-use material that works in conventional and organic systems. “It’s a terrific penetrating surfactant. I used it in conjunction with a lot of conventional chemistry to provide an…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…(NRCS) and the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF). The partnership will help strengthen collaborative efforts between organic producers and NRCS field staff. “This partnership will ensure NRCS field staff better…
MSOB: FRAC Group History and Increasing Importance in Biological Industry
…the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1…
State of Organic Produce 2020 Report Released by OPN
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) recently released its inaugural State of Organic Produce 2020 report. The comprehensive report provides insight into the overall performance of the organic sector in 2020. …
A Number of Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds Other Than Trash
…Recycling coffee grounds by adding them to your garden can help enrich the soil with organic matter and minerals. There are other ways to reuse coffee grounds as well. In…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungi Showing More Benefits Than Pest Control
…all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing only seven plant-based ingredients. PureCrop1 is naturally safe…
Week in Review: Positive Trends in Winegrape Planting, Conservation Practices Prove Their Value
…are in addressing emission levels. Organic produce sales experienced significant overall growth in 2020, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. Research evaluating the value…
ARS Scientists Look At Potential of Various Microbes to Fight Disease in Carrots
…for keeping carrots safe from disease. The team evaluated 36 carrot varieties and breeding lines to learn more about their response to Alternaria leaf blight in conventional and organic production…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…planted a new cover crop then plowed it under. After a few years it measurably increased the organic content of his soil and reduced his water demand. He also cut…
2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales
Organic produce sales experienced significant overall growth in 2020, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners. The 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report shows that…
MSOB: Not All Biopesticides Safe for Beneficials
…Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant;…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering organic produce sales topping $8.5 billion in 2020, why…
Potential Changes to Ag Burning Regulations in the San Joaquin Valley
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) is considering making changes to ag burn regulations. During a recent meeting of the District’s Governing Board, further restrictions were approved…