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FloraPulse offers plants’ water data immediately
An an easy-to-install water sensor designed at Cornell University provides accurate and low-cost water-sensing technology to farmers and researchers w... more »
Produce distributor Organically Grown Co. receives award
The organic community recently gathered at the Natural Products Expo West trade show to honor the best of organic, naming produce distributor Organica... more »
USDA updates Harmonized GAP standards
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service is updating the Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and GAP Plus+ audit standards and has scheduled a... more »
‘Feeding Families, Not Landfills’ OPS keynote topic
"Feeding Families, Not Landfills” is the keynote speaker's topic at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit (OPS). OPS sponsors have announced Nichol... more »
New organic regenerative toolkit released
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has released a new tool for regenerative farming. The tool is designed to amplify the power of organ... more »
New USDA resource available for organic transitioning
The National Organic Program (NOP) has posted a new Transitional Production Plan (TPP) template on the AMS website. The new public resource was dev... more »
Bioherbicide shown effective on broadleaf and grass weeds, seeds
Plant extract-based herbicides from Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions Inc., have been through more than 1,000 field and greenhouse trials globally, showing... more »
H-2A report proposes change throughout system
The House Agricultural Labor Working Group is recommending sweeping changes to the H-2A temporary visa program. The group, whose 16 members are eve... more »
Produce distributor PRO*ACT earns organic certification
PRO*ACT, a national network of fresh produce distributors, has earned organic certification with the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). T... more »
PickTrace adds feature to send funds across borders
Intermex, an omnichannel money transfer service provider, and PickTrace have formed a partnership to make it easier for U.S. specialty crop workers to... more »
New Hampshire drops state’s organic certification program
New Hampshire’s Department of Agriculture is dropping its organic certification program. To remain eligible to market products as organic, farmers n... more »
EPA seeks to strengthen ag, rural community relationships
The EPA is establishing an office to expand engagement opportunities with agricultural and rural communities. The Office of Agriculture and Rural A... more »