Category: Sustainability
Farm Bureau: Regenerative ag acres grow 5x over last decade
Across America’s breadbasket and throughout the prairies, forestlands, croplands and orchards, regenerative agriculture practices are woven into the landscape.
Wilbur-Ellis: Healthy soils, better timing key to organic nitrogen management
Healthy soil biology, strategic nutrient timing and improved nitrogen-use efficiency are becoming central to organic fertility programs as growers seek better crop performance and profitability.
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to improve USDA program access for organic farmers
Sens. Adam Schiff and Dave McCormick have introduced bipartisan legislation directing USDA to evaluate barriers that limit organic farmers’ access to federal programs and recommend administrative and legislative changes.
Big compost energy: Republic Services expands organics recycling in California
The company says it processed more than 1.1 million tons of food and yard waste in 2025 to meet increasing demand for organic, nutrient-rich compost.
EFI streamlines IPM audits, expands pollinator friendly resources
EFI updated its IPM audit process and launched new pollinator resources aimed at helping growers meet retailer requirements more efficiently.
Michigan organic cherry farm shares NRCS conservation success story
North Star Organics highlights NRCS partnership to improve soil health and long-term sustainability on its certified-organic cherry farm.
Does organic basaltic volcanic rock dust improve crops and soil health?
UF researchers are studying basaltic rock dust to improve soil health and crop productivity. Learn how the project impacts organic farming.
Ducks Unlimited, Regenified partner to scale regenerative farming
Ducks Unlimited (DU) has announced a new partnership with regenerative farming certification agency Regenified. Learn more about the partnership.
Research shows strong consumer preference for pollinator-friendly, local crops
New research shows consumers will pay up to 50% more for pollinator-friendly produce, creating new revenue opportunities for growers.
Organic ‘Raingrown’ avocados show vast potential of sustainable agriculture
Learn about an organic brand of premium avocados helping build farmer equity in Africa.
Organic cider orchard field day offered for growers
Join OSU Extension and the Oregon Organic Coalition on May 7 for an immersive orchard tour covering pest management, soil health and organic production practices.
OFRF: 3 farmers talk organic transition wins, challenges
Three farmers with roots in conventional farming share their experience of transitioning to organic. Learn from the wins and setbacks.
National study offers free soil sample analysis for farmers
Farmers can receive a free soil analysis while supporting soil health research. Complete a survey and send in your sample to join.
Mesotunnels and muskmelons: optimization of organic row covers
A research-based deep dive into using mesotunnels to optimize row covers in sustainable ag and certified organic systems.
Who owns organic farmland? Small family farmers hold the largest share
The majority of U.S. organic acres are farmer owned and operated. Find out the breakdown of rented land vs. owner-farmed from USDA-ERS data.
MSU case study: How a certified organic vegetable farm integrated native plants
Learn how the project demonstrates the potential for integrating native plants into existing organic vegetable farms.