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Organic industry urges Congress to fund critical USDA Farm Bill programs
With the clock running down on the Farm Bill, which is set to expire on Oct. 1, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is urging Congress to find the fun... more »
Optimism rules in California organic grape season
As California organic table grape growers size up their fall varieties, they are expecting good supplies that will result in improved retail promotion... more »
Organic Trade Association celebrates Organic Month
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is showcasing organic operations and products in its celebration of Organic Month. September is Organic Month. ... more »
Momentum continues for 2024 organic apple crop
Organic apples are "catching fire with consumers." Though the total 2024 Washington apple crop is forecast to be about 10% lighter than the record ... more »
Bion’s nitrogen fertilizer now OMRI listed for organic use
A commercial nitrogen fertilizer can now be used by organic growers. Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.'s commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer ... more »
USDA awards $10 million in organic market development grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has awarded an additional $9.7 million for 13 grant projects throug... more »
Organic Seed Growers conference scheduled
The 12th Organic Seed Growers Conference is scheduled for Feb. 26-March 1 at Oregon State University. The Corvallis, Oregon, even will be in-person... more »
NCDA&CS offers organic certification cost-share assistance
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has announced a program for organic growers in North Carolina that wish t... more »
