The ROI On An Organic Checkoff [Opinion]

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Services says domestic production has increased by 250% across all markets since 2002.

USDA announces funding for research into specialty crops and organic production.

Sambrailo Packaging of Watsonville, CA, has partnered with California Certified Organic Farmers and will donate a portion of the sales of clamshells made from plastic bottles.

Purdue University accepts funding to lead multi-institution research to breed organic varieties that will resist foliar diseases.

Most of the grants were authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill.

Approval gives organic growers new weed management tool.

Education and development programs are plentiful for interested producers.

The technology uses an air compressor to spray corncob grit on both sides of a crop, killing young weeds.

According to the Organic Trade Association, 90% of parents report choosing organic products for their children.

Research aims to help producers and sellers clarify the differences, market appropriately.

UF/IFAS researchers harvesting helpful firsthand feedback to develop sustainable production systems.

Biological product suppresses bacteria and can be used in conventional and organic orchards; Verdesian Life Sciences to market Bloomtime for remainder of the year.

Paying close attention to particulars is required to manage insects and disease in alternative production systems.

Consumer incentive initiative supports Florida blueberry and California strawberry deal.

The investment further increases the Tribe’s juice and fruit portfolio.

Cover crops are a valuable cultural tool for organic growers looking to manage weeds.

California Certified Organic Farmers says innovation makes certification easier and faster.

Editor’s Note: After reading the following, which was posted on the USDA Blog by National Organic Program Deputy […]

A couple of months ago, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and Oregon Tilth, two of the nation’s leaders […]