Category: organic
Improving soil health focus of Organic Grower Summit session
Regenerative agriculture practices align with organic standards, emphasizing climate-friendly practices and soil health.
Clemson simplifying South Carolina grower organic transition
Clemson is working to help South Carolina growers more efficiently and easily transition to organic growing.
Bluebird Organic Fruit Co. thrives with organic peach farming
Bluebird Organic Fruit Co. thrives with organic peach farming, focusing on sustainability, soil stewardship and premium fresh peaches.
Thanksgiving organic vegetable prices expected to be higher in 2024
Lower-than-usual supply means consumers may be paying more for organic celery and other favorite November ingredients—with a few ‘sweet’ exceptions.
Strategic plan released by organic farming foundation
Working to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems, the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has approved a long-term strategic plan.
FishPoop.com fertilizer gains OMRI status
Fish poop fertilizer has gained OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) certification. The fish poop organic fertilizer and soil conditioner is now a registered organic material.
Organic Grower Summit to tackle AI, sustainable innovations
The 2024 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) will feature cutting-edge exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable agriculture.
Katrina Becker unlocks farm potential by sharing weed control, cover crop insights at Great Lakes EXPO
Katrina Becker unlocks farm potential by sharing weed control, cover crop insights at Great Lakes EXPO in December.
Dole works to attract younger generations to organic produce
Anticipating a wave of organic demand from Gen Y, Gen Z and Baby Boomers, Dole Food Co., one of the first global fruit and vegetable providers to predict the first organic food craze in 2000, is working to attract younger generations to the segment.
ProGro achieves OMRI Certification 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 production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its cornerstone product, Rhizol, received official organic certification, according to a news release.
USDA provides organic market development grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service is providing organic market development grants.
Congress pressed to fund USDA organic Farm Bill programs
Congress is being reminded by the organic industry to fund USDA Farm Bill programs.
North Carolina organic certification cost-share assistance offered
North Carolina is offering organic certification cost-share assistance for growers.
Editor’s Letter: Food safety, harvest and a new focus are all in the forefront
Welcome to Vegetable Growers News’ (VGN) food safety issue, which highlights postharvest steps growers are taking to ensure the crop safety.
Strengthening Organic Systems helps growers, industry follow new organic rules
Growers are adapting to the Strengthening Organic Enforcement program rules, which regulate how organic items are produced, handled and sold.
Nitrogen fertilizer OMRI listed for organic use
A commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer from Bion Environmental Technologies is now OMRI listed for organic use.
Pop Vriend Seeds-KWS changes name
Plant breeder Pop Vriend Seeds gains a new name. On Oct. 1, the Netherlands-based Pop Vriend plans to officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V.
Organic Month celebrated
September is being promoted by the organic industry as Organic Month.
Organic Seed Growers conference planned
Next year’s Organic Seed Growers conference is scheduled.
Weather challenges vex East Coast organic vegetables
Weather issues are challenging this year’s East Coast organic vegetable deal.