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Project to look at farming system approaches to coffee leaf rust disease
The Organic Farming Research Foundation and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research have announced the first award for the 2021/22 OFRF org... more »
Crop.Zone secures $11 million equity funding
Crop.Zone, manufacturer of the volt.fuel electrical weeding system, has significantly strengthened its capital base for entering into serial productio... more »
UC apiculturist Eric Mussen mourned
Celebrated honey bee authority Eric Carnes Mussen, an internationally known 38-year California Cooperative Extension apiculturist and an invaluable me... more »
Conservation Technology Information Center opens registration for tour
The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) will be celebrating its 40th anniversary and hosting its 15th annual Conservation in Action Tour... more »
American Farmland Trust names new deputy policy director
American Farmland Trust has named Andrew Bahrenburg as its new deputy policy director, where he will play a critical role in preparing an organization... more »
MOSES changes name to Marbleseed
Marbleseed is the new name for the organization formerly known as the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service, effective June 3, 2022. â€... more »
Registration open for Organic Grower Summit 2022 exhibitors
Exhibitor booth registration is now open for Organic Grower Summit 2022 Presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Monterey, C... more »
New wireless soil moisture, temperature data loggers from Onset
Onset, a manufacturer of data loggers, has expanded its HOBO MX2300 product line of temp/RH loggers to include fully integrated soil moisture and temp... more »
Certis Biologicals offering free nematode soil testing
Plant-parasitic nematodes lurk under the soil, wreaking havoc on plants’ root systems, which can ultimately damage yields and overall plant health. ... more »
Valent to expand biorational production at Iowa facility
Valent Biosciences is expanding its Iowa biorational manufacturing facility, which will include a new pilot plant. In an effort to meet "increasing... more »
USDA seeks nominee for National Organic Standards Board
USDA seeks nominations of a qualified individual for one open seat on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB): an individual with expertise in env... more »
Study: Less air pollution leads to higher crop yields
Usually, increasing agricultural productivity depends on adding something, such as fertilizer or water. A new Stanford University-led study reveals th... more »
