Category: Plant Health
Penn State studies soilborne pathogens in organic vegetable crops
A Penn State plant pathologist has received support from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study plant diseases in organic vegetable operations.
Sustainable agriculture grant proposals due soon
Proposals for Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) farmer grants are due Nov. 14 for the Northeast region.
Organic program helps growers find their own solutions
The Organic Farming Research Foundation’s (OFRF) new Farmer-Led Trial (FLT) Program was created to help organic growers reach their goals.
OMRI certifies TerraSante fertilizer for organic use
TerraSante crop fertilizer and soil amendment technology from MustGrow Biologics Corp. has been certified for use in organic production by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI).
Produce distributor unveils ‘Organic is the Answer’ campaign
Organically Grown Co., an Oregon produce distributor, has created a public service announcement-styled campaign with calls to action for consumers and retailers to promote the organic sector.
MOSES conference returns as Marbleseed
The annual organic farming conference formerly known as MOSES will be back with a new name and theme.
The Organic Center to research food safety, climate, pest issues
The USDA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) research program is awarding The Organic Center almost $900,000 for four new projects.
Organic Growers Summit explores regenerative agriculture
“Regenerative agriculture” is a fast-growing term that is helping to reshape how food is grown, but what does it mean for the organic fresh produce industry? A panel of organic industry leaders will address the trends and future related to regenerative and organic production at Organic Grower Summit.
Elemental Enzymes’ biofungicide registered for multi-crop use
Elemental Enzymes crop nutrition biofungicides sustainability
Controlled release fertilizer distribution expanded
Profile Products Nutricote controlled release fertilizer input
Highland Ag Solutions adds Sustainability Standard into software platform
Highland Hub sustainability Highland Ag Solutions Sustainability Standard Sustainable Food Group software platform IPM Institute
Public comments on ag management practices sought by Michigan Commission of Agriculture
Right to Farm Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MDARD Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices GAAMPs
Cover crops survey challenges assumptions on incentives
A new national cover crop survey report challenges assumptions on the role of incentive payments in cover crop adoption.
Cal Pol Strawberry Center Field Day sets attendance record
Nearly 500 strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered for the seventh annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.