…the growing domestic demand for organic sugar and other specialty sugars, according to USDA. The sugar will be permitted entry into the United States beginning March first. In May of…
Western View: Write an Essay, Win a Farm!
…small organic farm outside of Asheville. She’s ready to retire, and she’s willing to give her farm away – to someone who writes a great essay and meets certain requirements….
UNH Research: Organic Pesticides Help Manage Cabbage Aphids on Brussels Sprouts
…research from the University of New Hampshire shows that organic pesticides can be effective in managing the pests. The research was conducted by Becky Sideman, a researcher with the NH…
Help the Bees
…Another way to help is by supporting sustainable and organic farming methods. Whether its buying organic, or growing your own seasonal fruits and veggies. Using eco-friendly practices for fertilization and…
Ag Groups Respond to Pruitt Confirmation
…congressional intent. While the RFS remains our priority, we will also continue advocating for the removal of unnecessary volatility restrictions that have discouraged market acceptance of higher level ethanol blends…
House Agriculture Committee Considers Pros and Cons to Restricting SNAP Purchases
…a panel of witnesses who discussed the challenges of implementing product restrictions, the need for encouraging healthy purchasing habits, and the role that incentives and nutrition education can play in…
Rising Demand for Organic and Non-GMO Grains Outpaces U.S. Production
Rising demand for organic and non-GMO foods led to a sharp rise in organic grain imports last year. A new report by CoBank says U.S. production of non-GMO crops has…
South Africa Buys U.S. Sorghum, Open to U.S. Corn
…of Agriculture also announced in December of last year it would immediately eliminate biotech restrictions on corn imports from the United States. This month, the South African government issued 15…
Organic Welfare Rule Delayed
…prevail over the political demands of special interest groups. However, the Organic Trade Association issued a statement saying, “the rule has received strong support throughout the organic chain and we…
Soy Growers Defend Soymilk
…it for just that reason due to dietary choices or restrictions.” Rebutting the contention of marketplace confusion, the letter cited a 2006 SANA study that found that out of more…
House Agriculture Committee Meets
…(VI-AL) Rep. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-1) Rep. Darren Soto (FL-9) Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Jurisdiction: Policies, statutes, and markets relating to horticulture, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and ornamentals; bees; and organic…
Brazil Proposes Opening Farmland for Foreign Ownership
The President of Brazil plans to propose legislation to lift restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land in the nation in an effort to pull its economy out a two-year…
USDA NASS Conducting Certified Organic Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2016 Certified Organic Survey to gather new data on certified organic crops and livestock commodities in…
Ag Groups Want NAFTA Gains Preserved
…“With a few key sector exceptions that still require attention, North America intraregional food and agriculture trade is now free of tariff and quota restrictions….,” the letter continues. “Because of…