Crop Management
USDA describes species of unsolicited seeds mailed to consumers
USDA officials continue to investigate mysterious seed packages, that show up, unasked for, in consumers’ mailboxes. While much remains unknown, ... more »
OMRI offering organic materials review program for Mexico
OMRI (the Organic Materials Review Institute) is now accepting applications for input review to the Mexico Organic Products Law (Ley de Productos OrgÃ... more »
Cultivation calling: Academic finds a place in organic farming
Casey Holland was vaguely headed on a track to graduate school before stumbling into her true calling as an organic grower. “I was just kind of a... more »
Homeplate organic herbicide approved in California
Registration approval of the non-selective herbicide Homeplate by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) unlocks a new option for ... more »
Biocontrols company AgBiome names new CFO
AgBiome, a company that develops products from the Earth's microbial communities, announced July 21 that Gerald Coward has joined the company as it... more »
New leader named for organic research in Europe
Europe’s Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) recently named a new president, Beate Huber, according to a news release from the group, w... more »
Amy O’Shea named CEO at biopesticide leader Certis USA
Amy O’Shea has been named CEO of leading biopesticide company Certis USA, of which she also serves as president. [caption id="attachment_1629" al... more »
 BioCeres G WP confirmed for control of root aphids in Canada
Bio-insecticide BioCeres G WP recently was confirmed to control an emergency infestation of root aphids, according to a news release from the company.... more »