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BioConsortia to present sustainable ag research at global conferences
BioConsortia Inc., a leader in research and development for sustainable agriculture, will feature its nitrogen-fixing microbial products this week at ... more »
Vegetable supply struggles to match demand after cold, rainy California winter
Demand for organic vegetables is continuing to exceed supply as the effects of a cold, rainy winter linger in California. Casey Mills, Braga Fresh ... more »
Conservation Innovation Grants program funding 31 climate-smart projects
Thirty-one new climate-smart projects are being funded through a $40 million investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Innov... more »
NRCS investing $75 million to help producers transitioning to organic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is dedicating $75 million to help farmers transitioning to organic produ... more »
CDFA grants aim to spur adaption of integrated pest management
Two integrated pest management programs in California, including one assisting organic farmers in the San Joaquin Valley, will receive a share of $1.1... more »
Analysis: Nearly 8.3 million acres of certified organic land harvested in 2022
Nearly 8.3 million acres of U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified organic and non-GMO land were harvested in 2022 across more than 19,000 certified... more »
GrowGeneration Corp. expands into 17th state with Montana acquisition
Specialty hydroponic and organic garden center GrowGeneration Corp. has expanded into its 17th state with the acquisition of inventory and equipment f... more »
General Mills initiatives aim to accelerate regenerative agriculture adoption
New initiatives from General Mills, in partnership with American Farmland Trust and Rodale Institute, aim to accelerate regenerative agriculture in re... more »
OTA recognizes four organic farmers with leadership awards
Four organic farmers have been honored by the Organic Trade Association with the 2022 Organic Leadership Awards. The winners will be honored next mont... more »
Topsy-turvy tomato season to see more consistency in spring
While organic tomato supplies have been a bit inconsistent this winter, three varieties seem to be in a good supply heading deeper into spring. Org... more »
OPN names Schulken new vice president of events
Organic Produce Network has named an experienced marketer and event coordinator to the newly created position of vice president of events. Rachelle... more »
Bio-fungicide targeting grape fungus now registered in U.S.
Sipcam Agro USA Inc. is now distributing a naturally derived bio-fungicide that helps growers target fungus in grapes in the U.S. Mevalone was desi... more »
