…for conservation practices during the transition to organic. “Through NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program’s Organic Initiative, we established nitrogen-fixing cover crop mixes, developed a nutrient budget for using organic fertilizers,…
Western View: Next Big Thing?
…the world. This isn’t just more research on organic matter; the BioAg Alliance is hunting for something more than compost on steroids. They are looking for solutions to specific problems,…
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
Organic Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming by Kelly Flynn, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Sheep graze on cover crops in a Montana State University sustainable farming…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…doesn’t make sense to plant a crop that doesn’t add up.” Influenced by rising production costs, regulatory constraints and water supply restrictions, total strawberry acreage in California for 2016 will…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…(CPPM) Program, administered by NIFA. Funding can be used to support projects that will address pest management efforts for both conventional and organic production systems. Funded projects may also develop…
FSA Reaching Farmers and Ranchers
…strengthen local food systems or assist in starting organic production. Learning about programs, credit, conservation opportunities and disaster assistance when you’re busy running your farming or ranching business can be…
Strawberry Commission Answers ‘Dirty Dozen’
…the conventional and organic farmers we represent, the California Strawberry Commission (CSC) reiterates that health experts everywhere agree that consumers should eat more fruits and vegetables, like strawberries, every day…
Changes in How Our Organic Meats and Eggs Are Produced
What makes organic meats and eggs “organic”? Changes may be coming in how those products are defined and produced. Gary Crawford has more. Changes in How Our Organic Meats and…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…Program, and the Stacked Income Protection Plan. Exploring bright spots in the farm economy, Johnson highlighted the organic and local food sector, which has grown by nearly 300 percent since…
Exemption Granted for PSHB Management
…You must follow all of the restrictions and reporting requirements specified on the Section 18 Label to use Hero® under this emergency exemption. This includes obtaining a permit from your…
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
…no prior agricultural experience, her 23 years of health and wellness education experience with the Navy inspired her to improve consumer wellness in her community through organic food production. Organic…
Unique Gardens
…currently on a trip from Guatemala to Patagonia, volunteering on organic farms all the way down. In Costa Rica, he officially gave up cheese after actually milking a goat, only…
High Tunnel System Initiative
…is available online. Who Can Apply Eligible applicants include individuals, legal entities, Indian Tribes, or joint operations engaged in agricultural production. In addition, organic producers who grow agricultural commodities on…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…the complete picture including air quality impacts.” UC Irvine received $701,304 to study the effects of ammonia and rising global temperatures on secondary organic aerosol formation. “This grant offers an…