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USDA awards organic certification organizations
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) has recognized the work of accredited organic certifiers with awards for extraordinary support of the National... more »
Michigan ag dept. to honor exporters
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is accepting applications for the 2024 Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year award. ... more »
Northern San Joaquin Valley grower workshop scheduled
Growers can benefit from an upcoming University of California Cooperative Extension-Stanislaus County (UCCE) workshop that provides information on wat... more »
AI boosts inspection capabilities
Neolithics, an artificial intelligence (AI) agritech company, is launching Neolithics Light, an automated, portable produce inspection system. The ... more »
Honeybee health info available in nutrition guide
The latest Honey Bee Nutrition Guide from the Honey Bee Health Coalition is designed to provide beekeepers important information available at their fi... more »
Opal apple charity supports young people
FirstFruits’ Opal apple charity to support young people. In conjunction with Opal Apple, FirstFruits Farms’ Opal Apple Youth Make A Difference ... more »
D’Arrigo celebrates Andy D’Arrigo’s 100th birthday
Andy D’Arrigo, the face behind D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of California’s legacy and company logo, is celebrating his 100th birthday. On Feb. 1, 1924... more »
Kroger introduces produce supplier biodiversity goal
In a move touted as advancing sustainability in its fresh produce supply chain, a major U.S. retailer is introducing a produce supplier biodiversity p... more »
Growers group sets policy agenda
The American Farm Bureau Federation in late January wrapped up its 105th Annual Convention in Salt Lake City by approving policy changes to guide the ... more »
Rural Voices USA attacks Trump’s tariff plan
Rural Voices USA, a bipartisan organization that promotes the interests of rural Americans, is applauding Nikki Haley for criticizing Donald Trump’s... more »
Azotic’s Envita biological receives OMRI Certification
Azotic Technologies Ltd.’s Envita SC biological has received certification from the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in compliance ... more »
Organic Produce Summit registration opens Feb. 6
Registration is set to open for this year’s iteration of the Organic Produce Summit. General Registration opens on Feb. 6 for the July 10-11 even... more »
