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The Midwest studies regionally-adapted organic seeds

Growers gathered at a Minnesota farm in early September to share techniques and tips for growing organic seed specially adapted to the Midwest’s cli... more »

Bayer’s vegetable seed leader sees ‘shift toward organic preference’

Organic seeds are not as niche a market as some might suspect. The acres qualified for certified-organic agriculture are a thin fraction of the tot... more »

Bayer aims to expand offerings of organic vegetable seed, rootstocks

Bayer on Sept. 22 announced plans to expand its vegetable seed offerings to include organically-produced vegetable seeds. The launch will focus on ... more »

Strohauer Farms’ organic, specialty potatoes expand reach

When the other kids were riding tricycles, Harry Dean Strohauer already had his sights set on driving tractors. If he saw a chance to cut school in fa... more »

Minnesota field day will focus on growing regionally-adapted seed

The Organic Seed Alliance will co-host a field day  3-6 p.m. Sept. 1 at Riverbend Farm in Delano, Minnesota. Participants will be trained on how t... more »

Retail organic seed company, Back to the Roots, honored

Back to the Roots' 100% USA Grown Seeds, a retail line sold at The Home Depot, recently was recognized by Fast Company magazine. Back to the Root... more »

Organic seed companies highlight top offerings of 2021

Here are some selected offerings that organic seed companies are highlighting in spring 2021. Harris Seeds Organic www.harrisseeds.com Harris See... more »

New line of tomatoes offered by Vitalis Organic Seeds

Vitalis Organic Seeds recently announced a newly developed breed of tomatoes in its Mixologist Collection, now available to growers in the United Stat... more »

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