…development facilities and more than 65 active ingredients. “As a new, independent agriculture company, we are intently focused on disciplined investment in innovation to deliver above market organic revenue growth…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
…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. …
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…
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…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…workshop. Other presentations will feature information on soil health and humics in organic production, as well as sulfur use in organic production and foliar application methods. Several hours of continuing…
Last Chance to Comment on OTA GRO Organic Initiative
…initiative. The Generate Results and Opportunity for Organic initiative, simply referred to as GRO Organic, is a private-sector effort to advance voluntary industry-invested organic research, promotion and education. GRO Organic…