The Organic Farming Research Foundation and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research announced its fifth award for the 2021/22 OFRF organic research grant cycle.

Organic farming continues to become more popular but offers South Carolina sweet potato farmers fewer options for controlling costly weeds and nematodes than do conventional farming methods.

Matt Miles, a longtime organic salesman in the Washington apple industry, died Dec. 7. He was 49.

Organic farming topics played a key role in the 2023 Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, held Jan. 5-8 at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia.

The Kroger Co.’s $3 billion Simple Truth brand is marking its 10th anniversary this year. The organic and free-from brand offers more than 1,500 items focused on accessibility and simple ingredients.

Retailer registration for Organic Produce Summit 2023 is now open, with qualified individuals from retail and direct-to-consumer buying organizations eligible for complimentary registration and hotel accommodations.