…details on the overtime pay rate, the first snow survey of 2020 and an update on the organic industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
…more about Rhyme fungicide from FMC, visit FMCAgUS.com/Rhyme. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. Some products may not be registered for sale or use…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…of Skinny Dipped Almonds, almonds covered in a thin layer of chocolate; and Jenny Eu of Three Trees, a producer of organic almond milks. Jennifer Barney of 3rd & Broadway, a food…
Confronting the Challenges of the Organic Sector
https://www.facebook.com/AgNetWest/videos/468154640485448/ While the organic sector has been expanding in value and acreage in recent years, there are still numerous challenges involved in organic production. There are concerns related to acquiring…
Getting Started Growing Tomatoes from Seed
…from seed, look for certified organic seed. If you live in an area that is prone to disease, look for varieties with built-in resistance. Plant size matters. Many seed descriptions…
USDA Encourages Input for EQIP Rule
…updated program will also require NRCS to offer an advance payment option for historically underserved producers. Other changes include altering the payment cap for producers who participate in the Organic…
Farm Equipment Industry Adapting to Grower Needs
…organic sector is a relatively new approach for equipment manufacturers. At the recent Organic Grower Summit, AGCO’s Director of Sales-Southwest Region, Greg Milstead noted that the organic sector is an…
Maintaining the Integrity of the Organic Seal
…organic seal stands for. Combatting fraudulent products in the marketplace is a critical factor for enabling the continued success of the organic industry moving forward. “We’ve worked really hard with…
Winter Mulching – Why and How to Do it Right
…be organic and degradable, so that the nutrients can break down into the soil. Some ideas that might work include: shredded mulch, pine needles, straw, shredded needles, cut boughs from…
Groups Respond to China Phase One Trade News
…tariffs for many months.” said Woodall. “While tariffs grab most of the headlines, China’s unjustifiable non-tariff barriers and restrictions on science-based production technologies must be addressed so that Chinese consumers…
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
…panel of industry experts highlighted some of the disruptive practices making an impact on agricultural production at the recent Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, where soil health and biology was…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…whether you eat an organic carrot or a conventional carrot. It’s about eating the carrot and not the Cheeto,” he said. Johansson said Farm Bureau would maintain the active advocacy…
Strategies for Mealybug Control in Vineyards
…about material getting into the winegrapes, and because of European restrictions,” Daane noted. As with insecticides, there are more and more mating disruption materials that are becoming available to growers….
Common Problems and Solutions for Growing Yams
…rubbing alcohol. White scales appear on the tubers and often cause slow growth or even shriveling of the tubers. Use a good quality neem oil or organic pyrethrum, as this is…