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Purdue’s ag barometer declines
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 10 points to 102 in October as farmer sentiment weakened. Both barometer’s sub-indices ... more »
OFRF and FFAR grant award for on-farm organic research
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) announce its third award for the 2021/22 ... more »
Verdant Technologies receives IFPA Science & Technology Circle of Excellence Award
The award was presented at this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida. Each year, the IFPA selects one individual or organi... more »
AMVAC and NewLeaf Symbiotics bring biologicals to North American crops
AMVAC, an American Vanguard company, and NewLeaf Symbiotics of St. Louis, Missouri, have partnered to bring biologicals solutions to North American cr... more »
Biotalys and Novozymes announce successful study of protein-based biofungicide
Biotalys, an agricultural technology (AgTech) company protecting crops and food with protein-based biocontrol solutions, and Novozymes, a world leader... more »
Biobest receives award for most innovative biocontrol product
Biobest received the Bernard Blum Award for the most innovative biocontrol product, in recognition of Pronemite (Pronematus ubiquitus) – a new categ... more »
Decco’s organic option for apple storage
Decco, a leader in postharvest technologies, is now offering the only registered organic fungicide for apple storage. The company is touting Nexy a... more »
USDA establishing cooperative agreements in six US regions for Organic Transition Initiative
Organizations participating in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) will work together to establish and administer a farmer-to-farmer ... more »
UC Davis receives $50M pledge for sustainability research
The University of California, Davis, has received a $50 million pledge to support the school’s commitment to address pressing challenges in agricult... more »
Salmonella and dry onion bulbs
A recent Center for Produce Safety report states that, although several studies have examined Salmonella persistence on various produce items, little ... more »
Keynote speaker named for Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention
At the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, a grower entrepreneur will be the keynote speaker. The show has also released information on ... more »
OPA relays comments in National Organic Standards Board meeting
Lori Castillo, VP of Global Marketing at NatureSweet, supported the petition received requesting the addition of synthetic carbon dioxide (C02) for us... more »
