Robert Dedlow, owner of Kentor Canyon Farms in Fillmore, cuts organic thyme during a tour of his farm in 2021. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times) But depending on how that transition happens, the ...

Twelve years ago, rice breeders with Lundberg Family Farms crossed two rice plant “parents” in hopes of cultivating a better black pearl rice plant. After growing generations and generations of ...

Growing demand for eco-conscious turf care and soil management highlights a shift toward sustainable materials and ...

There are many ways to keep slugs out of your yard and away from your plants, ranging from traps and distractions to hands-on ...

If asked to define organic farming, people’s responses would probably include the prohibition of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, but could also touch on native pollinators, micronutrients, ...

Organic farming can support soil microorganisms that promote plant defenses and reduce insect pests. But not all organic practices are equally beneficial for soil microbes, so it’s important to ...

When it comes to sustainable practices on organic farms, bigger is not always better. In fact, large-scale organic farming practices often more closely resemble those of conventional farming, while ...

The latest evolutions in organic lawn care promote soil health and family-friendly lawns, but setting customer expectations ...

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed long-awaited regulations covering animal welfare for organic producers that largely track changes made in a rule issued just before President Barack ...

Lundberg Family Farms' focus on soil health, conservation, and organic growing stretches all the way back to the 1930s.