…label for this predator control tool will include three additional use restrictions to promote public awareness and decrease non-target impacts. American Sheep Industry Association President Benny Cox said this announcement…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
The Organic Grower Summit is expected to attract more than 700 organic growers and other industry members for two days of education, networking, and exhibition. Presented by the Organic Produce…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the kick-off of the Organic Growers Summit, considerations farmers…
USDA/NASS Prepares for 2019 Organic Survey
…the 2019 Organic Survey. Letters are being sent to producers who are involved in certified organic farming, or who are in the process of transitioning. Each of the producers who self-reported…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…American goods and other restrictions, including customs clearance delays, U.S. pork could be an economic powerhouse, creating thousands of new jobs, expanding sales and dramatically slashing our nation’s trade deficit….
Best Organic Weed Control Methods
…Ours. Best Organic Weed Control Methods Weeds tend to be some of nature’s most annoying pests. When weeds encroach on your precious growing space consider organic weed methods. Organic methods…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-13-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering who was selected as the Organic Grower Summit Grower…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
…restrictions. This year one of the discussions highlighted the cultural shift in public opinion related to crop protection materials; specifically, the regulatory threats to active ingredients in pesticides. “It’s creeping…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…alternative to burning, it builds soil organic carbon and microbial biomass, which improves soil health, nutrient levels, structure and water retention. The scientific process developed for quantifying carbon sequestration and…
Tips for Growing Baby Vegetables Successfully
…or organic liquid fertilizer to ensure your baby veggies stay healthy. Weed carefully without disturbing delicate plant roots. Protect from cold and wind. Offer shade in extreme heat. Buy in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-23-19
…residue on produce in California, hemp holding its value for organic growers, and why citations have become the new normal for fruit and nut producers. Tune in to the show…
Hemp Holds Value for Organic Growers
The development of a hemp crop can be potentially lucrative for farmers, but it can also be a good source of needed biomass for organic growers. President and Owner of…
Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method
…cornstalk. I’m Cathy Isom… Video by: GrowOrganic Peaceful Valley The Three Sisters is a planting method, developed by Native American tribes, that is one of the earliest examples of companion…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) through NIFA’s Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). The two organizations were jointly awarded funding for the proposal…