organic
New USDA resource available for organic transitioning
The National Organic Program (NOP) has posted a new Transitional Production Plan (TPP) template on the AMS website. The new public resource was dev... more »
Bioherbicide shown effective on broadleaf and grass weeds, seeds
Plant extract-based herbicides from Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions Inc., have been through more than 1,000 field and greenhouse trials globally, showing... more »
Produce distributor PRO*ACT earns organic certification
PRO*ACT, a national network of fresh produce distributors, has earned organic certification with the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). T... more »
New Hampshire drops state’s organic certification program
New Hampshire’s Department of Agriculture is dropping its organic certification program. To remain eligible to market products as organic, farmers n... more »
Slow Farm owner earns Ohio organic honor
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) has named Kim Bayer, who started Slow Farm in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2016, as the 2024 Beginnin... more »
Changes to organic program aim to strengthen category
A significant change to the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) aimed at protecting the integrity of organic products will be implemented in March. ... more »
Georgia field day centers on organic transitions
The University of Georgia (UGA) recently hosted an Organic Farm Field Day to highlight the USDA's Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). ... more »
Carbon Robotics releases new LaserWeeder model
Carbon Robotics has released the Track LaserWeeder, a new model of its LaserWeeder, along with software enhancements. Through the software upgrades... more »
