…birds act as natural pest control for crops by feeding on agricultural pests such as rodents and insects. In these days of organic product market growth and increasing popularity, the…
Bill Seeks Tighter Scrutiny of Organic Products
…advertised as organic products comply with the defined organic farming methods. USDA issues certificates to farmers and handlers that allows them to sell their produce as a certified organic product….
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
…These grants are funded through a competitive process by NIFA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “America’s organic industry continues to be one of…
Making Your Holiday Meals Waste Free
…real plates, glasses and silverware instead of disposables. And, be sure to compost all food scraps and other organic materials instead of tossing them in the trash. I’m Cathy Isom……
More Earth Friendly Tips for the Holidays
…– is another way we can make earth-friendly conscious decisions. Additionally, you could organize a potluck and ask everyone to bring local, organic offerings rather than mass quantities of low-quality…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…report is based on year-round collection of 3,585 samples of produce, from 27 different countries, including those labeled as “organic”. California grown produce accounted for 24 percent of the samples…
Medfly Quarantine in San Mateo County
…meters of the detection sites are also being treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad. The sterile male Medflies are being provided by the sterile insect rearing facility in Los…
Organic Trade Association Filed Complaint About Organic Livestock Rule
The Organic Trade Association filed a complaint in federal court regarding the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule a week before the Department of Agriculture announced its withdrawal. USDA on…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…encouraging prescribed burning as a grazing management practice, and improving access to conservation planning tools used for developing grazing management plans. Organic Agriculture Systems: Helping organic producers develop innovative cropping…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…overall, and more consistent crop stands and yields overall. Improved soil tilth, increased soil organic matter and earthworms give him consistent yields year to year without extreme highs or lows….
USDA Delays the Puerto Rico Census of Agriculture
…where farmer Duamed Colón is using a legume cover crop (Canavalia ensiformis) to increase organic matter, improve soil health, and reduce erosion and herbicide use. Colón is collaborating with the…
Turkey Farmers Feel Pain from GIPSA
…pay. One Pennsylvania farmer is aiming to get out of the business as a result of the new contract. Ike Horst raised 22,000 organic turkeys on his farm. Plainview is…
Oregon Representative Releases Alternative Farm Bill
…food system. The Hagstrom Report says Bluemenauer has long been advocating for fruits and vegetables, as well as organic and local foods, in previous farm bill debates. His version of…
Farm Bureau Seeks End to Organic Livestock Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is seeking full withdrawal of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule, now delayed until January. AFBF President Zippy Duvall this week in a…