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Colorado’s Spring Born plants organic, hydroponic greens for food bank
Spring Born Inc., a hydroponic farm seeking organic certification, has kicked off production inside their Silt, Colorado facility. The company said... more »
How to measure nitrogen in ‘green manure’ cover crops
Both chemical fertilizers and cover crops can help build the nitrogen content in soil. But cover crops come with many other benefits, like improving s... more »
Organic Growers to speak on challenges of scaling at OGS 2021
The first in a series of educational sessions at Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN, "Organic Grower Perspectives on the Chall... more »
Sustainable ag coalition responds to Senate markup of ag spending bill
The Senate Committee on Appropriations Aug. 4 advanced the Fiscal Year 2022 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related ... more »
Solectrac e70N Electric Tractor rolls into California vineyards, farms
Solectrac is now delivering its all-new e70N electric tractor, a specially designed, narrow model purpose-built for easy handling and maneuverability ... more »
Oregon taps $109K for organic certification cost share
The USDA recently allocated more than $6 million for the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program nationwide. Oregon was awarded $109,250 ... more »
Certis Biologicals names chief administrative officer
Certis Biologicals recently announced Claudia Oceguera had been appointed chief administrative officer. She joins the Columbia, Maryland-based head... more »
California ag board to talk organics at Aug. 3 meeting
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be discussing market trends, research and emerging issues related to organic production at its... more »
Andermatt USA biocontrols coming to Corteva
Corteva Agriscience and Andermatt USA announced July 14 a multi-year agreement for two technologies that will benefit U.S. farmers. Andermatt USA ... more »
Cascade Organic Farms harvesting 4 tons per acre of hard red wheat
Cascade Organic Farms is wrapping up the harvest of several thousand acres of new-crop irrigated organic hard red wheat, and the crop is looking very ... more »
Organic Trade Association pushes Congress for ‘advancement’ of U.S. program
The U.S. organic sector is on a tear; demand for organic food and products has never been greater, and more consumers have access to organic than ever... more »
Mexico deadline for certification of organic imports approaches
Just five months remain for U.S. exporters selling organic products in Mexico to certify their goods to new Mexican standards. Meanwhile, the burea... more »
