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USDA offers more than $3 billion for 2022 specialty crop damage
The USDA will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers affected by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted... more »
OMRI certifies TerraSante fertilizer for organic use
TerraSante crop fertilizer and soil amendment technology from MustGrow Biologics Corp. has been certified for use in organic production by the Organic... more »
USApple launches 2023-24 Apples4Ed grant program
The U.S. Apple Association is launching the 2023-24 version of the Apples4Ed grant program that promotes healthy eating in schools. The USApple cha... more »
First Michigan AgriTourism Summit scheduled for May
Recognizing the importance and value of agritourism to the state of Michigan, agritourism promoters are publicizing the inaugural Michigan Agritourism... more »
Finalists announced for 2023 AgSharks pitch competition
Three AgTech startups will vie for exclusive access to produce leaders and win funding during the sixth annual AgSharks Competition. Western Grower... more »
Advocacy, AI trends focus of IFPA State of the Industry talk
Citing a host of challenges facing the global fresh produce and floral community, International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) head emphasized a... more »
Avocado, tree fruit exec honored by IFPA women’s award
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has named Raina Nelson, a well-known global tree fruit and produce industry figure, as the 2023 win... more »
Partnership of Corteva, Alveo to develop field disease diagnostics
Corteva Agriscience is partnering with Alveo Technologies to expand the offering of new eco-friendly molecular sensing and disease diagnostics technol... more »
Organic Grower Summit includes seed, AgTech sessions
An educational session on the changing landscape of ag technology for organic growers and a panel discussion on the challenges of organic seed product... more »
Produce distributor unveils ‘Organic is the Answer’ campaign
Organically Grown Co., an Oregon produce distributor, has created a public service announcement-styled campaign with calls to action for consumers and... more »
Request would expand allowed materials for organic compost
The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is seeking changes to the USDA’s National Organic Program that would update allowed compost feedstocks â€... more »
IFPA supports organic ‘continuous improvement’ law
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced its support of the Continuous Improvement in Organic Standards Act (CIAO). The bill is... more »
