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Use of Mulch in Organic Orchards Called into Question
Because of potential contamination of mulches from pesticides, mulch use is being called into question and testing may be required for mulches applied to organic orchards. This is a recent ruling. As always, anything applied to a certified organic operation should be cleared with the certifier first.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/beyond-pesticides-federal-court-finds-usda-process-for-allowing-pesticide-contaminated-compost-improper-and-stops-use-300288112.html
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Jon Montgomery video on Metropolitan Water District Biochar and Compost Field experiment at UCR Turf Field Day
The annual UCR Turf Field Day had its usual turnout of several hundred from across California and...