Regulations
Ag summit tackles water, farm bill
The outlook for California’s agricultural economy shows some signs of improvement after several years of supply-chain constraints, high input costs ... more »
California grants available for sustainable pest management
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting grant applications for a program promoting sustainable pest control practices. ... more »
USDA schedules fall NOSB meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has scheduled its fall 2023 meeting, along with two virtual comment sessions for people unable to attend i... more »
Retailer, general registration open for Organic Produce Summit
Retailer and general registration is open for the Organic Produce Summit, which features an expo, educational sessions, panels and a retailer roundtab... more »
OSU researchers probing new world of biostimulant regulation
Biostimulants have long been unregulated inputs in the U.S. Some individuals and groups pushed for change and more rigor in grower- friendly documenta... more »
OFRF calls for increased research funding in farm bill
The Organic Farming Research Foundation is calling for increased funding for organic research and an expansion of the Organic Data Initiative in its o... more »
National Organic Standards Board to hear public comments this week
The National Organic Standards Board will begin hearing public comments by webinar on Tuesday in advance of its biannual public meeting to discuss and... more »
NRCS investing $75 million to help producers transitioning to organic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is dedicating $75 million to help farmers transitioning to organic produ... more »
