Vegetables
OMRI-listed Howler fungicide now approved in 49 of 50 states
AgBiome’s Howler fungicide was recently approved by the state regulators in California and New York, according to a news release from the company. ... more »
Virtual ‘Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Days’ start Sept. 11
Greetings dear reader, It is a bleary-eyed early morning for me – writing this article trying to stay on deadline. The hottest part of the summer s... more »
Why horticultural growers love cover crops
CCover crops are widely used in agriculture to strengthen soils and keep weeds away, but a recent survey showed fruit and vegetable growers are using ... more »
From fields to processing facility, Misionero listens to labor
Not all labor and management relationships run smoothly, but agricultural employers sleep better where there’s teamwork. Organic greens company M... more »
Organic sales still strong during COVID-19, Costco leader says
As one of the nation’s largest retailers, Costco has publicly advocated for increased production of organic fresh produce items. It is the chain’s... more »
Playing it safe: Aligning organic production with the Food Safety Modernization Act
Growing organic fruit and vegetables that are typically eaten fresh requires farmers to follow sound practices that take crop health and food safety i... more »
USDA describes species of unsolicited seeds mailed to consumers
USDA officials continue to investigate mysterious seed packages, that show up, unasked for, in consumers’ mailboxes. While much remains unknown, ... more »
‘Virtual trade missions’ planned by OTA
Organic exporters will be able to “travel” to Asia, Europe and other spots around the globe from the comfort of their kitchen tables in September.... more »
