California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) released the second portion of a research project looking at the value that organic production can provide. The Roadmap to an Organic California: Policy Report…
Why You Need Green Sand in Your Garden
…Why You Need Green Sand in Your Garden Green sand is an organic soil amendment that’s fabulous for loosening up heavy soils and improving drainage. Green sand is the bottom…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…of the world that had previously not experienced that level of agricultural production. Dunn noted that farmers have more than 10,000 years of organic production experience, but it has only…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…Her job as a district conservationist has given her a wide array of experiences with vineyards, orchards, forestland, organics, urban farming and other specialty crops in Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, Napa,…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
…breeding, organic production, and pest management. The day will conclude with a CA-ASA business meeting as well as an awards luncheon. Listen to the report below. About the Author Brian…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-29-20
…to Fresno as well as Clif Bar investing in the first UC organic research institute. Learn how to take advantage of international business while attending the World Ag Expo and…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…farming techniques can be applied quickly.” The California Organic Institute will help advance organic production methods and assist with the development and implementation of tools and practices for the organic…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the continued growth of organic retail sales. We’ve got…
Significant Changes to Organic Import Guidelines on The Way
…to strengthen oversight of organic imports and the organic supply chain.’ The proposed rule would provide better oversight of the accreditation and certification process; including a requirement that all imported…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-21-20
…guidelines for organic imports and the details on USDA’s new honeybee research facility at UC Davis. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…to eliminate all restrictions on U.S. pork exports at a time when they are struggling with food price inflation and need reliable, affordable sources of pork. Doing so would more than…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…exports are fully lifted. “This announcement of a deal that makes progress on regulatory restrictions and other non-tariff barriers hindering dairy trade is a positive step forward. These are important…
Survey Suggests Substantial Strawberry Production for 2020
…the University of California represent nearly 60 percent of California strawberry acreage, while the remaining acreage is planted with proprietary varieties. The survey also showed that organic acreage increased only…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the organic industry’s need for automation, the upcoming Food…