…control mites with natural predators. “Actually over the years we have come to make that a standard practice,” General Manager Dave Peck said. “Whether we are growing organic or conventional, we…
U.S. Organic Sales Hit $50 Billion for the First Time
…Organic Trade Association (OTA), the organic market set a new record of nearly $52.5 billion in sales. The sales number represents a 6.3 percent increase from the previous year. “Organic…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…Healthy, natural, organic, and ethnic food categories are new and have been well received by retailers. The following are a few examples of healthier food products from the United States…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
…warmer weather, but the May storms have kept a pest at bay for strawberry growers. Also, in today’s show, the importance of beekeepers participating in new bee safety programs, organic…
Ways to Avoid Wasting Your Bountiful Harvest
…they’ll accept fresh produce. Or, check in with your neighbors. There are plenty of folks who don’t grow gardens but wouldn’t mind some fresh yellow squash for dinner. Organic Baked…
New Agricultural Video Series to Train the Next Generation Debuts
…robotics. Some of the vegetable crops that are highlighted in the agricultural video series include conventional and organic processing tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce and other leafy greens, onions, and sweet corn. …
U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions that eliminate Japan’s longstanding restrictions on U.S. beef exports, paving…
Popular Houseplant with Survival Skills
…of Ours. Popular Houseplant with Survival Skills Organic hydroponic Devils ivy grow with LED Light Indoor farm, If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s virtually hard to kill off, then…
Chlorpyrifos Ban in California Officially Underway
…process. The stricter permitting restrictions for chlorpyrifos, including the prohibition of aerial sprays and implanting quarter-mile buffer zones, will remain in place. Aggressive enforcement of those restrictions is being encouraged…
Brew Your Own Beer? Grow Your Own Hops
…space and support, because they quickly climb upwards. Hops prefer not to compete with weeds, so use a well-rotted organic mulch to keep encroaching plants at bay. I’m Cathy Isom……
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-08-19
…Twitter about it. The California Farm Bureau’s Roadshow and how it could come to an agriculture region near you. Also, get an update on the organic certification cost shares for…
Organic Certification Cost Aid Continues With New Farm Bill
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-03-19
…the organic industry, how thanks to the warmer weather last month stone fruit season is back on track, and, we’re rounding out the show with another episode of Voices of…
EPA: Glyphosate Products ‘No Risks to Public Health’
…the material. EPA stated that glyphosate is not a carcinogen but will be proposing adding restrictions to reduce the amount of unintended drift. The material is a key ingredient in…