New Varieties
Ontario growers release new organic seed, Renegade pepper
For five years, a group of five organic and ecological growers in southern Ontario collaborated on a new variety of bell pepper. The flavor had to ... more »
Seed to Kitchen Collaborative to help small organic growers in Michigan
Michigan boasts a thriving conventional vegetable industry consisting of large wholesale growers who are well-supported by trade organizations, as wel... more »
California organic grower to ship Thomcord grapes in August
Fruit World Co., a family-owned, flavor-focused grower-shipper of organic and conventional fruit and the largest California grower of organic Thomcord... more »
Don’t plant unsolicited seeds, officials urge
People across the country have received suspicious, unsolicited packages of see that appear to be coming from China, and the USDA is paying attention.... more »
Food-grade wheatgrass variety released
Wheatgrass is packed with beneficial nutrients, which makes the crop a popular superfood. And now, more farmers will have access to growing this benef... more »
Virtual field days on organic production planned by MOSES
This summer's farm tours from the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) will continue, albeit online instead of in-field. MOSES o... more »
The Need for Seed: Regulations shape organic seed industry
Regulation, or the lack thereof, has allowed the organic seed industry to grow into what it is today. At the same time, many growers also are producin... more »
Phytonyx receives first USDA organic certification for feminized hemp seeds
Phytonyx LLC is now offering U.S. sales of USDA certified organic feminized high-CBD and high-CBG hemp seeds for the 2020 growing season. As the firs... more »
