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April 20, 2022

• Demand for specialty mushrooms surges

• A farmer’s advice: ‘Know what kind of soil you have’

• Training initiative inspires farming futures in organics

February 16, 2022

• Organic farmers fret about costs, but cheer growth

• Organic ‘soil huggers’ promote reduced-till farming

• Organic fertilizers can pack a punch and trigger debate

• How small plots and big dreams built organic farms

September 8, 2021

• For organic winegrapes, soil is ‘full of life’

• Organic almonds net higher price, but transition is risky

• Organic trees fare well in research on almond yields

• Organic growers target nitrogen balance for crops

August 4, 2021

• State issues label warning

June 9, 2021

• Livestock owners see hay supplies cut due to drought

• Organic farm produces vegetables in Klamath Basin

• Public, private institutions expand organic research

• Farmers describe organic, no-till vegetable production

• Project tests introduction of chickens in organic fields

March 10, 2021

• Lack of processing hampers the organic meat business

• Specialty coffee farming grows in Southern California

• Organic walnut farmers work to control orchard pests

• UC Organic Agriculture Institute develops programs

• Standards for regenerative organic farming go into effect

• Small Nevada County farms cater to local customers

September 2, 2020

• Dry-farmed tomatoes can thrive in proper conditions

• Organic-produce sales have seen robust growth this year

• Expert foresees long-term growth in organic market

• Farmers grow ingredients for personal-care products

May 6, 2020

• Farmers respond to marketing challenges

• Lygus bug vacuums prove an effective organic tool

• Organic grower says working with nature is key to success

• Using the power of the sun is organic way to fumigate

• Organic farmers discuss reduced-tillage techniques

• Rancher learns that adding carbon benefits the soil

• Fund provides aid to organic farmers suffering hardship

• UC releases bean varieties

September 4, 2019

• Organic avocado production is on the increase

• Study of soil shows importance of more nutrients

• Small growers would benefit from growing seedlings

• Fertilizer applications require careful planning

• DE provides organic method for controlling many pests

May 1, 2019

• Farmers see organic vegetables go ‘more mainstream’

• Cover crops and compost help build soil fertility

• UC Davis students develop their plant-breeding skills

September 5, 2018

• Excess milk, lower prices trouble organic dairies

• Drones carry beneficial insects to combat pests

• Organic potatoes require special field preparations

• Organic growers switch to berries to offset rent costs

• UC researchers evaluate several organic fertilizers

• Growers employ plantings to bring in beneficial insects

• Organic growers, shippers face numerous obstacles

April 11, 2018

• Organic vegetable markets continue to expand

• Longtime organic farm transitions to act as food hub

• Startups focus on helping growers reduce energy costs

September 6, 2017

• Continued growth predicted for organic blueberries

• Timing is important when planting organic potatoes

• Organic apples grab larger share of the fresh market

• Organic nitrogen provides benefits to vegetable crops

• Organic strawberry transplants show good results

• Salinas strawberry grower continues family tradition

March 22, 2017

• Spinach growers see increased demand

• Salinas program trains field workers to be farmers

• Yard waste is converted to compost of highest quality

• Scientist favors synthetic fertilizers on organic crops

• Organic berry production increases in Pajaro Valley

September 7, 2016

• Dairy farm opens doors to community, wildlife

• Label change adds more crops

• Soil supplements help organic crops ward off disease

• Growers face continuous struggles with crop nutrients

March 16, 2016

• Hoe made of recycled parts works well near mulch

• Strip-till farming is gaining in popularity in SJV

• Program helps organic farmers create conservation buffers

• Organic farmer takes advantage of microclimates

September 9, 2015

• Mendocino County farm expands aquaponics system

• Researchers look for best ways to prepare the soil

• Heirloom bean production comes with challenges

• Healthy soil is key factor in boosting crop yields

• Soil sampling is important in producing organic tomatoes

April 1, 2015

• Organic dairies report surge in demand

• Vegetable farm succeeds on South Bay mud flats

• Availability of organic seed improves, but remains tight

• Grape growers operate wildlife-friendly vineyard

September 10, 2014

• Lack of hay challenges organic beef, dairy producers

• Organic matter helps soil retain more moisture

• Predatory mites provide natural control of pests

• Parasitoids provide effective biocontrol of stinkbugs

• Researchers test ‘grit’ as weed-control option

March 19, 2014

• San Diego County farm expands into retail storefronts

• Teff grass helps control weeds in organic rice

• Mustards show promise between rows of strawberries

• USDA opens organic nominations

• Researcher controls aphids by planting alyssum

• Four generations have cared for this organic orchard

September 11, 2013

• Small farmers ask how food-safety rules affect them

• Climate and location spur organic growth in San Benito

• Progress made with nematode-resistant carrot cultivars

• Propane torch is hot weapon for cool-season weeds

• Organic alfalfa growers need early crop management

March 20, 2013

• Terminology counts in managing farmers markets

• CFBF committee discusses legislation affecting CSAs

• Complex approach to organic alfalfa pest control

• Weed control is big challenge for organic alfalfa growers

• Nitrogen use is complex issue for organic vegetable growers

September 12, 2012

• Strong markets erode price premium for organic nuts

• Veteran organic farmers describe strategies for success

• Organic pear growers use combinations to control weeds

• Organic farmers sharpen fertilizer, IPM techniques

• Organic specialists discuss control of diseases, weeds

• Resources, attention to soil aid in organic pest control

March 21, 2012

• Once considered impossible, organic apples now thrive

• Organic grower uses ‘common sense’ to make key decisions

• UC Santa Cruz research focuses on organics

• Fogline Farm owners strive to create a past with a future

September 14, 2011

• Organic poultry rules hinge on definition of ‘outdoors’

• Efforts continue to expand exports of organic products

• Organic vegetable production climbs as markets strengthen

• Ground covers help fight weeds

• Rhizoctonia and wilt create challenges for potato growers

March 16, 2011

• Farm bill organic funds face budget challenge

• As organic production increases, seed sales stay stable

• Growth in organic market brings challenges, analysts say

• California leads nation in organic production

• Reliable supply of quality fruit is important with organic exports

• Planting alyssum brings beneficial insects to lettuce

• Researchers examine new ways to control nematodes in carrots

• Pheromone traps provide another tool in fight against LBAM

September 8, 2010

• Organic crops find home on refuge land

March 17, 2010

• State leads nation in organic EQIP projects

• More start organic farms as others leave the market

September 9, 2009

• Young farmers tap opportunities in organic market

• Organic dairy farmers benefit from annual contracts

• Trial-and-error research benefits organic almond growers

• The right cover crops can optimize organic production

• Economic downturn slows organic flower market

March 18, 2009

• Considering organics? Farmers offer advice on how to get started

• Growth in organic food sales continues, at slower pace

• Vegetable farmer Tanimura treads lightly on the soil

• Demand for organic raisins means profits can be made

• Expanding markets are possible for farmers 'going organic'

• Ancient and modern come together at Far West Fungi

• Tips for managing weeds in organic fruit orchards