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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 »
Specialty Crop Farm Bill, organic group, endorse legislation
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 200 organizations, has endorsed nutrition and organic bills that cover policy... more »
Bipartisan bill aims to ensure organic industry advancement
Despite the chaos of the U.S. House of Representatives, a bipartisan effort is underway to ensure organic standards continuously evolve and improve. ... more »
Organic Grower Summit showcases power of research
The Organic Grower Summit will highlight research by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the University of California Organic Agricultu... more »
NCAE digs into ag labor issues at annual forum
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has released the agenda for its 10th Annual Ag Employer Labor Forum. The event is Nov. 29-Dec... more »
Moxxy Marketing offers USDA grant writing services
Moxxy Marketing has worked with multiple specialty crop commodity groups to submit applications and obtain funding through USDA Agricultural Marketing... more »
California Strawberry Commission releases sustainability ‘snapshot’
The California Strawberry Commission has released a report on sustainable practices being implemented throughout the industry. The commission calls... more »
