State agricultural groups and U.S. Representatives are urging Congress to pass ag labor workforce changes in order to combat inflation.

BioSpectra 100 SC is now listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic use in the U.S., according to Pace International, a provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry.

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honorable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to C $1,685,858 for Sulvaris in Calgary, Alberta, to further develop new technology to produce high-efficiency fertilizers made with organic carbon.

 Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), in partnership with the Foundation for Food and Agriculture (FFAR), announces two more 2021-22 Organic Research grants, awarded to Travis Parker and Christiana Huss. Parker’s research will increase the productivity and market value of pulse crops for arid conditions. Huss will examine companion plantings for organic management of a new invasive Brassica pest. These awards are the third and fourth projects of six in OFRF’s current 2021-22 organic research grant cycle.

Cascade Organic Flour introduces a new 50 lb. bag designed for retail and wholesale distributors, commercial and wholesale bakeries, and schools and other institutional buyers.

The global organic food and beverages market size is expected to reach USD 564.22 billion by 2030, according to a report by Grand View Research. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 13% from 2022 to 2030. The various health benefits associated with the intake of organic food & beverages and rising health consciousness amongst consumers have encouraged the growth of the global organic food & beverages market.

On January 11, 2021, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) ended its recognition agreement with India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The recognition agreement allowed APEDA to accredit certifiers to provide USDA organic certification in India. This change adapts to the evolution of organic supply chains over time and allows AMS to protect its certified farms and businesses around the world.