Category: organic
Organic produce sales expand in 2023
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has released data on organic produce sales for the previous year.
Berries now king of fresh organic produce sales
According to the latest sales data, berries top 2023 organic fresh produce sales.
Study: costs, returns of growing California organic strawberries
University of California researchers have released a study that can help growers and others estimate the costs and potential returns for growing organic strawberries on the state’s Central Coast.
Certified organic product sales hit record
Organic sales are on the rise. In the U.S., organic product sales have hit a record, according to a report.
Foundation names Colby Pereira Ag Woman of the Year
Braga Fresh’s Colby Pereira has received the Grower-Shipper Foundation Agricultural Woman of the Year Award.
Southwest Florida’s Worden Farm manages challenges
Land stewardship and mentoring other growers is an important part of operations at Worden Farm. Owners Chris and Eva Worden, who started the business in 2003, grow more than 50 vegetables, herbs and flowers organically.
Growers share tips on sparing crops from wildlife
From fences to traps and hot sauce, growers shared tips on how they keep wildlife from eating and damaging their crops at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention.
G&R Farms hires Vidalia onions veteran
G&R Farms has added Rawls Neville as sales manager.
Edible Gardens vertical integration program starts with herbs
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) grower Edible Garden AG Inc. is switching to in-house production of potted herbs, a move expected to enhance its margins.
UCCE research boosts organic strawberry yields
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Organic information toolkit available to retailers
The USDA has a new online retail toolkit of consumer-focused, educational resources to highlight the unique value of the organic label.
Certis Biologicals acquire AgBiome fungicides
Certis Biologicals has acquired multiple assets from AgBiome, including powerful fungicides Howler and Theia.
OFRF adds Spanish organic resource web page
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is offering a free online course in Spanish, to emphasize the importance of improving soil health for raising crops.
Keynote speaker named for Organic Produce Summit
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Summer cover crops: A matter of timing, seed choice
It’s easy for Ajay Nair, professor in Iowa State University’s Department of Agriculture, to point out the reasons growers should include cover crops in their planning process. He’s seen the results of increased microbial diversity add to the richness of the soil.
Edible Garden receives training grant in Michigan
Indoor leafy greens grower Edible Garden has received funding from Michigan for employee training.
Study looks at cover crops, plastic in organic growing
The Rodale Institute California Organic Center has preliminary results from its 2021 study exploring cover crops as an alternative to black plastic mulch in organic vegetable systems.
Andy D’Arrigo’s 100th birthday celebrated
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Registration to open for Organic Produce Summit
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Online, in-person events focus on soil health
Washington State University will co-host a series of events across the state in February to advance soil health practices and knowledge. SoilCon, now in its fourth year, is a free resource for agricultural professionals to learn science-based soil health information.