organic
Researching, teaching, growing, Homefield Farm operates seamlessly
Virginia Tech senior Riley Golski doesn’t look at the dining hall’s green beans the same way he did as a freshman. A geography major at the uni... more »
Understanding soil microbes could boost yields
Soil is sometimes considered the last knowledge frontier because so little is known about the microbial and fungal communities that live within it. Wh... more »
New option emerges for rot control in potato storage
Wisconsin spud growers dealt with heavy rainfall and extreme heat at harvest during both of the past two growing seasons, which usually equates to dis... more »
USDA pauses plans for new organic marketing board
The USDA has ended a proposed rule to establish a national research and promotion program for certified organic products. The decision also terminates... more »
Dutch grower improves yields by 1 percent each year using precision ag
It’s been 11 years since Dutch potato grower Jacob van den Borne took over the family farm with his brother Jan. At the time they decided that they ... more »
USDA clarifies organic label use for hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics
Let there be no doubt: hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics growers can earn organic certification. The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AM... more »
New organic regulations coming for California growers
California is the leading agricultural state in the country and we are proud of the products that are grown and produced here. The laws and regulation... more »
Organic Farming Program receives $498,706 USDA grant
Rodale Institute and Delaware Valley University (DelVal) have been awarded a $498,706 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Insti... more »
