Marketing, Organic

Report: Organic produce sales returns to 2021 volume

The organic market's upward trend continues in the third quarter of 2024, with moderately slower growth compared with Q2 performance, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network. Organic... more »

Fruits, Grapes, Pacific Northwest, Technology

WineVit 2025 early registration ending

Early discount registration for WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled to close on Jan. 19. The WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled for Feb. 10-12 at the Three Rivers C... more »

Organic, Regulations

Individuals appointed to USDA organic standards board 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed five industry members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB is made up of 15 members from the organic sector. The new memb... more »

business, Regulations

Contested filing requirement reinstated with Jan. 13 deadline

After a court ruling reinstated a contested filing requirement, businesses owners face a Jan. 13 deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On Dec. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals ... more »

Apples, Fruits, Marketing

Apple holdings decreasing

Apple storage continues to decline. U.S. apple holdings this January totaled 151 million bushels, 4% less than the inventories reported for last January and 11% more than the January five-year aver... more »

Apples, Fruits, Midwest

USDA orders $40 million in processed apple products 

Another $40M processed apple products purchase coming from USDA. Thanks to continued efforts of the Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association (MACMA), the USDA announced it will purch... more »