Category: Sustainability
California, Oregon growers introduce regeneratively grown blueberries
A regenerative agriculture supplier, AC Foods, has welcomed betterful, a line of Regenerative Organic Certified blueberries, to the market.
Cornell plant disease scientist receives international honor
A Cornell University plant disease scientist has been honored for her work in improving crops.
House farm bill first draft opposed by National Young Farmers Coalition
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson has released his discussion draft of the House Farm Bill.
Soil inoculant released by ProGro
ProGro BIO has announced the commencement of its 2024 U.S. expansive in-field trial program.
Hybrid fungicide Regev field tested
Summit Agro has completed a series of 163 replicated field trials across the U.S. to evaluate the efficacy of Regev “hybrid” fungicide.
Commentary: Organic research grants critical to growth
As the world becomes increasingly attuned to the sustainability and health implications of our food systems, the role of organic agriculture has never been more crucial.
IFPA to organic standards board: ‘Follow the science’
The International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) is urging the USDA’s National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) to continue using objective, science-based decisions when considering changes to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.
Precision spraying firm adds staffer
Noah Sanders has joined Smart Apply, creator of the Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control System for high-value specialty crops, as regional sales director.
Biologicals provider Pro Farm achieves zero waste
Biologicals provider Pro Farm Group Inc. (ProFarm) has achieved Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) certification for its reduction of waste.
Consumers recognize, trust USDA organic seal
Consumers recognize the USDA organic seal more than any other certification in the marketplace, according to a new survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
Robot packaging system introduced
FoldBot packaging robot It’s an ugly fact that billions of plastic produce clamshells end up in landfills each year.
Biostimulant access expanded by partnership
Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Koppert USA, a biological crop protection and natural pollination supplier.
Sustainable farming practices highlighted
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, has announced three upcoming sustainability offerings.
GrubMarket spurs transition to organic
In early 2023, GrubMarket announced its Sustainable California initiative, which aims to bolster agricultural sustainability and promote stronger food systems throughout California by engaging in meaningful endeavors like planting trees and supporting local farmers to obtain organic certification.
Mad Capital’s organic, regenerative ag fund grows
A campaign to raise $50 million to provide growers with loans to transition to regenerative organic practices has received commitments from numerous investors.