Up for Debate: Do You Think Hydroponics Should be Considered Organic? By Greenhouse Grower|February 18, 2022 Get an update on continuing discussions taking place between the Center for Food Safety and the Coalition for Sustainable Organics.Read More
A New Biopesticide in the Making To Fight Spotted Wing Drosophila By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|October 31, 2024
Why More Produce Growers Should Get on Board With Biologicals By David Eddy|January 25, 2022 Consumer preferences are changing, and they are seeking sustainability, which means you should consider an ‘earth-friendly’ story.
Duncan Family Farms Makes Big Deal To Expand Organic Operations Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 28, 2021 Learn why acquisition of Pedersen Farms, a family-owned farm and certified organic grower located in Upstate New York, is a perfect fit.
USDA Extends Pandemic Aid for Certified Organic and Transitioning Growers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 22, 2021 Learn more about a program that provides pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses.
Meet the 2021 Organic Grower of the Year Award Winner Posted by David Eddy|November 9, 2021 Vic Smith, “a grower’s grower,” to be honored in December at the Organic Grower Summit.
Plant Health 101: Silicon Has a Big Impact on Crops By Lawrence E. Datnoff|October 27, 2021 Though there is much to still learn, what we already know suggests produce growers will benefit greatly from its application.
Fertilizer Done Right: Feed the Need of Your Blueberry Crops By Thomas Skernivitz|October 26, 2021 Proper fertility management revolves around maintaining ideal soil pH as well as rates and timing of nutrients.
Letting a Healthy Peach Crop Out of the Bag – Literally Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 25, 2021 To help keep pests and diseases at bay, organic growers can place bags around individual fruit, researchers say.
Where To Find Funding for Your Organic Farm By Johnny Eppich|October 19, 2021 Looking for a financial boost to your operation? Here are five programs to check out.
Growing Organic Produce Profitably Requires a New Tack By David Eddy|October 17, 2021 You need to change your approach if you’re going to reap the large, potential gains.
Organic Fresh Produce Sales up 3% in Third Quarter By Growing Produce Staff|October 14, 2021 Led by berries, apples, and packaged salads, organic sales continue to outpace conventional produce growth.
How the Organic Farm Industry Is Helping Growers Deal with Climate Change By David Eddy|October 9, 2021 Suppliers say finding real-world solutions in the field are crucial to future production.
How Big Business on a Small Farm Is Done By Carol Miller|October 6, 2021 Park Ridge Organics’ Robyn Calvey supports herself and three full-time staff on less than 10 acres. Here’s how she does it.
Why Vegetable Growers are Choosing To Go Organic [Infographics] By Carol Miller|October 6, 2021 Only half of organic operations are driven by sustainability or a strong belief in the practice.
Organic Beekeeping: A Sweet Alternative for Produce Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|October 2, 2021 Certification may be impractical, but this buzzworthy endeavor looks to be viable.
$30 Million Boost Coming for Organic Food and Farming Interests Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 16, 2021 Find out more about a big investment from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
A Big Dill! Duncan Family Farms Launches New Organic Herb Line Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 13, 2021 Longtime leafy greens grower spices up its product offerings for consumers. See what the operation is bringing to the table.
Are More Organic Labels Needed? By Carol Miller|June 16, 2021 New certification programs arose to fill the gaps left by national organic standards.
A Wake-Up Call for Growers on Biostimulants and Biofertilizers By Trevor Suslow|June 11, 2021 Awareness is key to heading off pathogen contamination and identifying practical and effective preventive controls.
What Are the Top 5 States in the U.S. for Organic Vegetable Production? By Carol Miller|June 9, 2021 Here are the strongest states in organic vegetables, assessed three different ways.