Showing posts with label organic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label organic. Show all posts
Monday, June 17, 2013
Fertilizing organic orchards — AgMinute for June 17, 2013
Legumes grown between orchard rows as natural nitrogen sources for tree fruit are being studied by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Washington State University.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Organic testing mandate — AgMinute for Nov. 16, 2012
The USDA will require organic crops to be regularly tested to ensure farmers aren't treating them with conventional pesticides, over the objections of some certifiers who worry about costs. Starting next year, organic certifiers must collect and test samples from at least 5 percent of the farms they inspect.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Rolling in manure - Washington AgMinute for Sept. 12, 2012
A company that sells composted cow manure says business is so good that it needs more manure — lots of it — particularly from dairies in Yakima County. Organix Inc., of Walla Walla, also is considering expanding into Idaho.
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