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USDA: $3.8 million available for transition to organic farming
USDA announced the availability of $3.8 million to support research, education, and extension projects that will assist current organic producers a... more »
USDA expands organic assessment exemption
The USDA recently issued a final rule to expand the exemption for certified organic products from assessments collected by the USDA’s Agricultural M... more »
Funding available for organic agriculture research, Extension programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Dec. 10 the availability of $17.6 million in funding to support research and outreach activities that... more »
Organic plant breeding effort to produce novel varieties, train new breeders
A new effort to provide California growers with seeds for tomato, bean, pepper and other crop varieties that are specially bred for organic farming ha... more »
Birds’ benefits, impact on organic farms researched
Washington State University will help organic growers protect human health by assessing the risks and benefits of wild birds on organic farms. Researc... more »
WSDA approves BioNutrient for organic use
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has granted a registered material for use in organic production to Growth Products' BioNutrients Solub... more »
