…for keeping carrots safe from disease. The team evaluated 36 carrot varieties and breeding lines to learn more about their response to Alternaria leaf blight in conventional and organic production…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…planted a new cover crop then plowed it under. After a few years it measurably increased the organic content of his soil and reduced his water demand. He also cut…
2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales
Organic produce sales experienced significant overall growth in 2020, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners. The 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report shows that…
MSOB: Not All Biopesticides Safe for Beneficials
…Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant;…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering organic produce sales topping $8.5 billion in 2020, why…
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
…the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that…
MSOB: Entomopathogenic Fungi in a Rotational Program
…can function well in both conventional and organic production with the proper considerations. As an example, Cloyd and his staff conducted a greenhouse project looking to control western flower thrips….
MSOB: Worms in Space, How Nematodes Might Help Space Exploration
…of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing…
Hiding Things in the Garden Less Pleasing to the Eye
…the rich organic compost you’ll use in vegetable gardens—get yourself a few brown or black hoses. If the hoses are already in place, you can create a mottled effect on…
Almond Matters: Addressing Scale Management in Orchards
…will spread thick over everything, especially people that have organic blocks where there really isn’t any good treatment for that other than oil.” Growers can sometimes get effective management with…
USDA Extends Flexibilities Amid Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
…extended through July 15. Organic certification, replant self-certification and assignment of indemnity have also been extended through June 30. Increased flexibilities are also being afforded to Approved Insurance Providers when…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biopesticides Not Immune to Resistance Issues
…in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants Still Undefined in Labeling Clarity
…possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing only seven plant-based ingredients….
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. President-elect Joe Biden has officially selected Tom Vilsack to once…