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NC farmers who had losses due to Tropical Storm Fred get help
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has opened the application period for the Agricultural Crop Loss Program for farmer... more »
Soli Organic to build new indoor farm in Seattle area
Soli Organic Inc., a large-scale, soil-based, certified-organic produce grower, recently announced it will build a new farm in Marysville, Washington.... more »
Researchers explore how biochar affects microbes, trees
Biochar is similar to charcoal and can be added to soil with the goal of improving its quality. It can help increase nutrient and water retention. How... more »
Signup details out for US organic program’s March listening session
The USDA seeks stakeholder feedback on regulatory priorities for the development of clear organic standards that support a level playing field and mar... more »
North Carolina bioherbicide startup, Harpe, gathers $3M in financing
Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., a startup company with a focus natural and sustainable herbicide solutions, recently announced it has closed more ... more »
USDA listening session on organic a ‘sign of progress’
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, or AMS, on Feb. 4 announced a “public listening session, with request for comment, regarding upcoming standards... more »
WSU webinar to cover organic control of apple rot pathogens
Washington State University Extension will hold a webinar in March about best management practices to fight pre- and post-harvest pathogens. The on... more »
Credit program expanded for beginning, small farmers in the Midwest
GreenStone Farm Credit Services recently expanded its program for young, beginning, and small farmers. The program, called CultivateGrowth, is desi... more »
Simply Organic awards $150K to farms, nonprofits giving food security
Simply Organic recently announced six recipients would receive grants from the Simply Organic Giving Fund Grant Program, donating a collective $150,0... more »
Comments accepted on changed US list of substances for organic crops
The USDA National Organic Program recently shared some details about proposed changes to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. Th... more »
Twelve certifiers honored by US organic program
The USDA National Organic Program, aka NOP, recently recognized the work of accredited organic certifiers with awards for extraordinary support of the... more »
Certis Biologicals debuts nematode-controlling product
Certis Biologicals recently announced the launch of MeloCon LC, a water-dispersible concentrate containing spores from a naturally-occurring soil... more »
