Better Biocontrol Options Becoming Available To Organic Growers By Darlene Florence | Chris Ciolino|August 25, 2016 New bio-based solutions to effectively control weeds and pests are cropping up.Read More
New Learning Opportunity for Precision Spraying in Orchards Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 9, 2026
Innovative Team Effort Powers Smart Orchard Initiative Into the Future By Melinda Taschetta-Millane|June 9, 2026
Organic Insect Control Product Available From BioWorks Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 25, 2016 The mycoinsecticide is EPA registered and controls a variety of insect pests.
Gantec’s Virtue 43 Receives Organic Certification Posted by Christina Herrick|July 2, 2016 Adjuvant can be used in organic fruit and vegetable production.
Organic Farming Programs Can Be Eye-Opening By David Eddy|June 20, 2016 Tremendous sales growth of organic produce, combined with the average grower’s age, might equal opportunity.
Organic Peach-Bagging Project Shows Great Promise By Rosemary Hallberg|June 1, 2016 Clemson University research may allow growers in the Southeast to prevent diseases related to heat and humidity.
Organic Food Sales Hit Record $43.3 Billion In 2015 Posted by Christina Herrick|May 24, 2016 Organic Trade Association says organic fruits and vegetables logged sales of $14.4 billion.
Organic Operations Up 12% Posted by Christina Herrick|April 5, 2016 Data projects double-digit growth in organic sector valued at $39 billion nationwide.
Largest U.S. Organic Farming Event Sets Attendance Record Posted by David Eddy|February 29, 2016 Wisconsin event attracts participants from every state in the U.S., and was attended by people from around the world.
Organic Vegetable Farm Combines The Right Ingredients To Create A Thriving Business By Lauren María Alexander|January 31, 2016 The business model of Coveyou Farms in Michigan has allowed the operation to be sustainable and profitable in a challenging market.
Antimicrobial Wash Reduces Risk Of Pathogens Fresh Produce Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 25, 2016 The product is USDA certified organic and is expected to be used in commercial flumes and rinse tanks that wash fresh produce.
The Country’s Largest Organic Farming Conference Will Take Place In February Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 22, 2015 The conference features 65 workshops and will be held in La Crosse, WI.
$17.6M Available For Organic Agriculture Research And Extension Posted by Christina Herrick|December 12, 2015 Funding to support outreach and research to help organic growers.
New Organic Plant Breeding Effort To Produce Novel Varieties And Train Breeders Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 2, 2015 A project launched by the University of California, Davis was developed for growers in need of seeds for cultivars meeting the needs of organic farming.
First USDA-Certified Organic Fast Food Restaurant Opens Posted by David Eddy|November 21, 2015 The Organic Coup opened its first location 10 days ago in Northern California.
Organic Farming Transition Manual Available Posted by Rosemary Gordon|November 16, 2015 USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education helps growers understand the certification standards and explore transition strategies.
$2 Million Grant To Sweeten Pot For Organic Strawberry Studies Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 5, 2015 UF/IFAS researchers will concentrate on cover crops and how they could impact multiple production practices.
Advisory Board Approves Organic Trade Association Petitions To Tighten, Improve Standards Posted by Rosemary Gordon|November 3, 2015 Eleven materials were recommended by the Board for removal from the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.
Pacific Northwest Organic Plant Breeding Symposium Slated For February Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 28, 2015 Hosted by the Organic Seed Alliance, the symposium to be held in Oregon will identify opportunities for advancing organic plant breeding.
2016 Organic Agriculture Research Meeting Is Planned Posted by David Eddy|October 19, 2015 Symposium will be held prior to the Asilomar Conference at the 36th Annual EcoFarm Conference Center, Pacific Grove, CA.
Whole Foods Gives Oregon Blueberry Grower A $114,000 Loan For Expansion Posted by Christina Herrick|October 13, 2015 Hood River Blueberry is the recipient of a $114,000 loan to help expand its packaging line and purchase […]
