…to convert conventional ag production into organic systems. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting two crucial mid-year surveys: the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features information about new initiatives to support the organic sector and an interview with…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…pinpointed market needs for organic grains and livestock feed, organic dairy, organic fibers, organic legumes and other rotational crops, and organic ingredients currently unavailable in organic form. Providing hands-on training…
Almond Update: One Week Left for Voting in ABC Board of Directors Election
…the almond industry, whether it’s almond quality and food safety, or the organic advisory panel, you can even sit in on the finance and audit committee,” Hillman explained. “There’s lots…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-15-24
…of an organic needs assessment. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture
California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort to convert conventional ag production into organic systems. In the state’s 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality, a goal…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…new organic management conservation practice as part of USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative. The new organic management practice allows flexibility for producers to get the assistance and education they need, such…
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
…management techniques,” Hollingsworth said. About 27 percent of the respondents managed organic grapes, but 37 percent of respondents were interested in organic weed control. “I think that’s indicating that even…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-07-24
…treatment helps improve organic strawberry production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
Organic strawberry growers in California can enhance yields and plant health through anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), a technique pioneered through UC Cooperative Extension research. Initially developed to combat soil-borne pathogens…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
…improving soil and organic matter, increasing water holding capacity, and improving yields over time. Another component of the almond industry’s environmental stewardship improvements relates to water. Turner pointed out that…
Week in Review: Improved Almond Export Opportunities & Legislation to Protect Pesticide Manufacturers
…2023 State of Organic Produce report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners, details how the industry did in terms of sales and volume for the previous year. Subscribe…
State of Organic Produce Report Highlights Industry Trends
The 2023 State of Organic Produce report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners, details how the industry did in terms of sales and volume for the previous year….
Expert on Domestic Corporate Ag Land
…Coalition, National Young Farmers Coalition, Nebraska Communities United, Northeast Organic Farming Association – New Jersey, Open Markets Institute, Pennsylvania Farmers Union, R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of…