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Potato squeeze being acutely felt in organic russets
The 2022-23 storage crop of all potatoes is down as much as 5% from the previous year, a shortage being most acutely felt in the organic russet potato... more »
Report shows organic sales gain, volume dip in 2022
Total organic produce sales increased in 2022, while volume dropped and the performance of the top 20 individual produce categories varied widely. ... more »
Organic artichoke production primed to pick up
The next few weeks may prove to be a good time to stock up on organic artichokes, with growing supply expected to lead to lower prices. One veteran... more »
Organic citrus supply, quality still good; potato problems loom
Organic citrus continues to be plentiful, with peak season supply in late February and promotional opportunities extending into March, according to Or... more »
Suppliers hoping for sales boost from February traditions
While cold temperatures are putting the squeeze on some organic vegetables, suppliers are optimistic about the effect of two February traditions: the ... more »
Organic fresh produce sales grow 3% in 2022, OPN report finds
Organic fresh produce sales grew by 3% in 2022 despite declining volume, with total sales topping $9.4 billion, according to a new report. The 2022... more »
Vic Smith, ‘a grower’s grower’ to be honored at OGS 2021
The Organic Grower Summit, Presented by Western Growers and the Organic Produce Network will honor long-time organic grower Vic Smith as the recipien... more »
OGS speakers to talk technology in field, analyze retail data
A pair of recently announced educational sessions will explore how technology is enhancing the production of organic crop production and offer a look... more »
