organic
Organic bio-fertilizer company AgroThrive names new president
AgroThrive, a California-based manufacturer of liquid organic bio-fertilizers, recently appointed organic industry veteran Will Daniels to the new rol... READ MORE »
USDA-NIFA grants $600K to OSU for organic potato storage initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced Sept. 15 an investment of over $30 million f... READ MORE »
Organic growers can apply for assistance to cover certification costs
Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining... READ MORE »
Strohauer Farms uses organic, fingerling potatoes to diversify and grow
When the other kids were riding tricycles, Harry Dean Strohauer already had his sights set on driving tractors. If he saw a chance to cut school in fa... READ MORE »
Organic potato sales see slight dip during second quarter
Total organic fresh produce sales for the second quarter of 2021 saw a continuation of year-over-year growth, increasing by 4% from the same period la... READ MORE »
Why Western growers continue to invest in organic, food safety
Growers of the West continue to invest heavily in both organic production and food safety. It’s not just individual growers. Membership group Weste... READ MORE »
Vermont Valley Community Farm finds niche in organic seed potato production
Small, organic farms need organic seed potatoes, and a small, organic farm in Wisconsin has found its niche in supplying those farms. The Vermont V... READ MORE »
Certis USA announces new rep for Southwest US
Industry veteran Jody Gomez recently joined Certis USA’s sales team, according to a news release from the biopesticide company. Jody Gomez In the... READ MORE »
State of Organic Produce report released by OPN
The Organic Produce Network has released its inaugural State of Organic Produce 2020, a comprehensive overview of how the industry performed last yea... READ MORE »
FMC to partner with Novozymes on enzyme-based biological crop protection technology
FMC Corporation has entered into a strategic collaboration with Novozymes, a leader in biological solutions, to research, co-develop and commercialize... READ MORE »
