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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “organic agriculture”

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Industry Needs Will Guide UC Organic Agriculture Institute Efforts

Brian German September 7, 2022Industry, Organic

Back in 2020, the University of California announced the establishment of a UC Organic Agriculture Institute. The purpose of the institute is to develop a resource specifically for the organic …

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organic agricultureOrganic ProductionOrganic Research
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Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups

Brian German August 9, 2022Dairy and Livestock, Organic, Poultry, Regulation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a proposal for updating organic livestock standards. A Request for Comment has been published in the Federal Register for the Organic Livestock …

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National Organic Programorganic agricultureorganic livestock rule

Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report

Brian German June 1, 2022Industry, Organic

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 …

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organic agricultureOrganic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)Organic Research
organic foods

Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications

Brian German May 18, 2022Funding, Organic

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 …

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Another Quarter of Increased Sales for Organic Fresh Produce

Brian German April 25, 2022Industry, Organic

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 …

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State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021

Brian German February 28, 2022Industry, Organic

The second annual State of Organic Produce report was recently released by the Organic Produce Network (OPN). Working with strategic data analysis and insights company Category Partners, OPN provides a …

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organic agricultureorganic produceOrganic Produce Network (OPN)

Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021

Brian German January 31, 2022Agri-Business, Organic

Sales of organic produce saw steady increases in 2021, finishing the year with more than $9 billion in value for the first time. According to the 2021 Organic Produce Performance …

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organic agricultureorganic produceorganic sales

Significant Growth of the Organic Sector and Its Future Potential

Brian German December 15, 2021Agri-Business, Industry

Over the past 30 years, the organic sector has experienced significant growth. Once a small, niche segment within the overall agricultural industry, organic production has expanded substantially. CEO of JV …

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organic agricultureorganic produceorganic sales
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Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers

Brian German November 8, 2021Agri-Business, Funding

Organic producers can seek support being offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) comprehensive Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. USDA is providing assistance for certification and educational expenses for …

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Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry

Brian German October 13, 2021Agri-Business, Industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making nearly $2 million in investments to help support the organic industry. A total of $1.73 million in funding is being made available to …

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National Organic Programorganic agriculture
organic products

Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers

Brian German September 3, 2021Agri-Business, Industry

Recent updates to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) plan will provide new benefits to organic producers. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has modified the WFRP …

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organic foods

Organic Fraud Prevention Program Gaining Industry Support

Brian German July 14, 2021Agri-Business, Industry

An organic fraud prevention initiative established by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is gaining supporters. Fraudulent organic products have created a significant amount of concern within the industry. Initially launched …

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Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022

Brian German May 12, 2021Agri-Business, Trade

Implementation of new organic requirements for American exports entering Mexico will now be delayed until 2022. Last December, Mexico published a measure requiring that most organic products be certified under …

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agriculture tradeMexicoorganic agriculture
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Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule

Brian German April 1, 2021Agri-Business, Regulation

Industry groups and lawmakers are calling for the reinstatement of the organic animal welfare rule.  The Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule establishes new animal welfare standards for the …

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