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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »