…projects,” CPUC Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen said in a news release. The dairy biomethane projects were mandated in Senate Bill 1383, which is aimed at reducing organic waste in landfills and…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…to benefit organic farming. The bill will also enhance trade programs to encourage exports of American farm goods. “Farm exports support jobs in rural California, of course, but also in…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…producers, local and organic food production, bioenergy, and access to new markets. It also addresses broadband, farm stress and mental health issues, and the opioid epidemic in rural areas. It’s…
Particle Size Does Matter
…of any WG copper formulation. The result: better coverage and better disease control. And, ChampION++ delivers all that with less environmental load than high dose copper products. Listed for organic…
Getting the Needs of ‘Commercial Organic’ Operations Heard on a National Level
…The diversity of organic farming operations can complicate matters when it comes to addressing specific industry concerns. “I call it ‘commercial organic’ agriculture. We’re not hobby farmers, we grow large…
Increase in Pesticide Use Shouldn’t Be Surprising
UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor David Doll started a recent presentation with slides showing increasing pesticide data. With increasing organic acreage and a more significant push for integrated pest management…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…– $979,978 North-South Institute, Davie, Florida – $584,632 Servicemember Agricultural Vocation Education Corp, Manhattan, Kansas – $999,300 Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden, New Bern, North Carolina – $281,659…
Get Covered With the Right Formulation
…agricultural use are based on copper hydroxide as the active ingredient, and two products have OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) approval for use in certified organic production. “Copper hydroxide is…
Concerns About Integrity as Organic Production Gets Easier
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….
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…