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Vidalia onion grower A&M Farms trials tech, grows organics
A&M Farms, a grower and shipper of conventional and organic Vidalia onions, employs technology, including autonomous robots, to successfully grow ... more »
ProGro BIO achieves OMRI Certification for Rhizol soil inoculant
OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product's supply chain as a fully organic pro... more »
Urban Oasis: Patchwork City Farms feeds impoverished Atlantans
An urban farm in an Atlanta lower income area is working to make healthy fruits and vegetables accessible to needy people. Jamila Norman, founder o... more »
Human urine could be used as eco-friendly crop fertilizer
Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers – making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agric... more »
New organic growers aided by USDA program
As the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) nears the 1.5-year mark of its five-year mission, participation in the $100 million i... more »
Soil research arm to celebrate 100th year
The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) is marking 100 years of promoting plant science research. The Cornell-affiliated organization plans to celebrate... more »
Ohio Crop, Soil & Water Field Night scheduled
A Crop, Soil & Water Field Night is being hosted by Ohio State University (OSU). Part of the South Centers Soil, Water, and Bioenergy program, ... more »
House farm bill first draft opposed by National Young Farmers Coalition
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson has released his discussion draft of the House Farm Bill. The proposed legislation m... more »