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October 8, 2024
IFPA highlights key organic industry issues in recent NOSB comments

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently submitted comments to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) in response to its Fall ... more »

October 8, 2024
Organic Grower Summit 2024 highlights AI, sustainable innovations

The 2024 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) will feature cutting-edge exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics and ... more »

October 8, 2024
Experts discuss preparation for FSMA 204 compliance

Produce distributors must act now to meet the new traceability requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204 by January 2026, accord... more »

October 8, 2024
ProGro BIO achieves OMRI Certification for Rhizol soil inoculant

OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product's supply chain as a fully organic pro... more »

October 7, 2024
NC State helping growers harmed by Hurricane Helene

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State University is focused on providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and a... more »

October 4, 2024
USDA does not expect immediate shortages because of ports labor disputes

The USDA isn't expecting immediate problems related to the East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers strike. In a statement released Oct. 1, the USDA ... more »

October 4, 2024
Hurricane Helene recovery disaster assistance available from USDA

The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Georgia Fr... more »

October 3, 2024
Carolinas group helping Hurricane Helene recovery

Carolinas Hurricane Helene victims are being aided in recovery by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA), a farmer and citizen support organ... more »

October 3, 2024
Disaster assistance requested by Georgia

Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance. In late September and early October, Hurricane Helene dama... more »

October 3, 2024
USDA schedules biannual data users meeting

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is set to host the biannual Data Users’ Meeting on Oct. 15-16, which provides an online forum ... more »

October 2, 2024
Ag research group releases decade ag research plan

A network of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant universities has issued a report looking to the next decade in ag research. agInnovatio... more »

October 1, 2024
Human urine could be used as eco-friendly crop fertilizer

Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers – making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agric... more »

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