Information from the latest Organic Industry Survey from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) shows the industry continues to grow. According to the report, organic sales grew by $1.4 billion, surpassing…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…Transformation Framework. USDA has acknowledged the climate and environmental benefits associated with organic production, along with the barriers to entry into the sector. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has indicated…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…a new Organic Transition Initiative to provide comprehensive support for farmers to transition to organic production. Organic production provides producers with the ability to demand a premium in the marketplace and…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
The new California Organic Research Agenda (CORA) report highlights the challenges that organic producers are facing in the state and recommended actions to address industry issues. Published by the Organic…
Week in Review: Smaller Almond Crop Forecasted & USDA Addresses Disaster Losses
…billion. During a farm visit in Illinois, President Joe Biden announced a series of actions to help support domestic crop production. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning…
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking applications for two organic assistance programs. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning to organic production, have two assistance opportunities…
Local Food Marketing Practices
USDA Releases Data on Local Food Marketing Practices. Fresh and organic vegetables at farmers market More than 147,000 American farms produced and sold food locally through direct marketing practices, resulting…
Another Quarter of Increased Sales for Organic Fresh Produce
Organic fresh produce continues to make strides with another quarter of increased sales. According to the latest Organic Produce Performance Report released by Category Partners and the Organic Produce Network…
Low Pesticide Residues on Fresh Produce
…are so low that even most non-organic produce would qualify as organic based on the lack of pesticide residue. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Low…
Finding The Truth About Pesticides in Produce
…government sampling data, that overwhelmingly shows the safety of organic and non-organic produce,” she said. Thorne said misinformation about produce can be harmful. “We’re in a situation right now where…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
…long-awaited by many organic producers. Organizations such as the Organic Farmers Association, California Certified Organic Farmers, and National Organic Coalition had been advocating for change in the rule for years….
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…Farm bill supported programs such as the Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, Organic Research and Extension Initiative, Organic Data Initiative, have been essential in supporting the organic sector. Batcha expressed appreciation…
Tips for Planting the Tastiest Strawberries You’ve Ever Grown
…about an inch. Rake out the clipped plant parts, weed, remove baby plants that have hopped out of the bed, and lightly fertilize with an organic all-purpose blend. Listen to…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers invasive pests threatening California’s already threatened trees, $5,000 grants for organic education, and…