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Organic melons in good supply heading into Memorial Day
Organic melon supply is in good shape going into Memorial Day weekend. Cantaloupes and honeydew are in good supply out of Mexico, while seedless wa... more »
Monarch Tractor, CNH Industrial Capital America form new partnership
Monarch Tractor and CNH Industrial Capital America have formed a new financial services partnership to expand Monarch’s electric vehicle technology ... more »
Pair of organic veterans form new technical and regulatory team at OTA
Two veteran organic experts are joining the Organic Trade Association to form a new technical and regulatory team. Joelle Mosso is the new senior d... more »
USDA seeks input for Census of Agriculture questionnaire
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will end data collection for the 2022 Census of Agriculture on May 31. Producers who hav... more »
Producers affected by 2022 natural disasters could be eligible for federal aid
Up to $3.7 billion in federal assistance could be on the way in a few months for producers who suffered losses because of a natural disaster in 2022. ... more »
BRANDT opening new specialty ag plant in 2024
BRANDT, a retailer of professional agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty ag input products, will break ground on a 100,000-square-foot prod... more »
Greenhouse supply industry leader Dramm dies at age 85
Kurt Dramm, a leader in the horticultural supply industry, has died. He was 85. Dramm died May 16. He was the co-founder of the Manitowoc, Wisconsin-... more »
OFRF calls for increased research funding in farm bill
The Organic Farming Research Foundation is calling for increased funding for organic research and an expansion of the Organic Data Initiative in its o... more »
Forecast looks bright for summer citrus supply
Organic lemons are leading promotional opportunities for citrus fruit on both coasts in the coming months. A Pennsylvania buyer and a California sa... more »
Balchem obtains registration for organic foliar products
Balchem Plant Nutrition has received registration for two organic foliar products that aim to aid growers of organic fruit and vegetables. Balchem ha... more »
MSU offers free drone training course for state ag industry members
Michigan growers have a new technological tool at their disposal. Michigan State University is offering free drone training for those involved in the ... more »
UF researchers battle pest that harms green beans, peas and legumes
Scientists at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are working to identify and control a pest that harm... more »
