Organic production has grown significantly in recent years and that growth of the industry has created some concern for the future. Long time organic growers want the industry to remain…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…and breakfasts and small crafts. “Not putting all our eggs — literally — in one basket.” Kivirist also noted that growth in the organic, and small-farm sectors have helped to…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…in English and one in Spanish. So any farmer from any place in the U.S. can give us a call and ask any question related to organic or sustainable production…
Input Sought for Voluntary Organic Checkoff Program
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is asking for input from industry stakeholders regarding a voluntary organic checkoff program. The association recently announced a six-month endeavor to hear from the organic…
Agri View: BFTP-What is Big About the Ramp
Raw Organic Green Ramps ready to cook with In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about the Ramp in today’s Agri View….
EPA Announces Changes To Dicamba Registration
…new label updates that place additional restrictions on the product, we are providing certainty to all stakeholders for the upcoming growing season.” The following label changes were made to ensure…
Federal Reserve: NAFTA 2.0 Won’t Help Dairy Industry
…President Donald Trump. Before the new agreement, U.S. dairy farmers faced strict import quotas and tariffs. Under the new agreement, which still needs congressional approval, Canada agreed to drop restrictions,…
Crops of the Future Collaborative Funds Downy Mildew Research at UC Davis
…for partners who share our goals and objectives.” The research will provide benefits for both conventional and organic farmers, as downy mildew is one of the most significant pathogens threatening…
China Has Culled 200,000 Pigs Due to Swine Fever Outbreak
…announcement last week. That number represents a small part of the 700 million pigs that China slaughters every year for food consumption. However, due to restrictions on transporting animals that…
Presidential Order Restores Western Water Supplies
…supply shortages and will greatly benefit Central Valley communities and the environment. Since 1992, water supply restrictions have caused severe economic consequences for farms and the people who depend on…
USDA Announces Pink Bollworm Eradication Significantly Saving Cotton Farmers in Yearly Control Costs
…quarantine for pink bollworm, relieving restrictions on the domestic and international movement of U.S. cotton. “Removing pink bollworm regulations eases the movement of cotton to market both domestically and internationally…
U.S. Now has 6.5 Million Acres of Organic Certified Land
An organic industry data service says the U.S. now has 6.5 million acres of organic certified land. A report from Mercaris reveals that, as of August 2018, there are 17,648…
Agri View: Farm Labor Cost More Today
…to get into this country because of border restrictions. So, farm work cost more money. This is something that is not temporary either. It is here to stay. That’s Agri…
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…the fruit and vegetable industry. Committee members represent organic and non-organic growers, shippers, wholesalers, retailers, industry trade associations, importers, processors, foodservice suppliers, food brokers, state departments of agriculture and farmers…