organic

Bion nitrogen fertilizer now OMRI listed for organic use

Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.'s commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer is now OMRI listed for organic use. Bion’s patented Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) captures nitrogen from manure that would otherwise be lost to the environment and converts... more »

New name for Pop Vriend Seeds-KWS

Pop Vriend Seeds plans to officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. The change is scheduled to occur Oct. 1. The Andijk,... more »

Editor’s letter: Working for postharvest solutions

Welcome to our postharvest issue. With harvest over or ending for many growers, Fruit Growers News examines steps taken following harvest. A potential market for growers’ postharvest waste will be explored through a University of... more »

Organic industry celebrates Organic Month

The organic industry is marking September as Organic Month. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is showcasing organic operations and products in its celebration of Organic Month. In its encompassing month-long campaign, OTA will share the... more »

Strengthening Organic Systems helps growers, industry follow new organic rules

Growers are adapting to the Strengthening Organic Enforcement program (SOE) rules, which regulate how organic items are produced, handled and sold. Mandated by the 2018 Farm Bill and a response to industry requests for updates... more »

Growers optimistic on California organic grape season

Optimism is ruling in this year's California organic grape season. As California organic table grape growers size up their fall varieties, they are expecting good supplies that will result in improved retail promotional opportunities moving... more »

Organic market development grants released by USDA

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has awarded $9.7 million for 13 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) program. The funding brings the total amount awarded through the program... more »

Larger SweeTango apple season reported

A bigger SweeTango apple season is being predicted. The marketers of the SweeTango apple variety are forecasting this year’s harvest to bring a fifth more production. In a crowded apple market, it’s now retailers’ chance... more »

USDA program assists new organic growers

As the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) nears the 1.5-year mark of its five-year mission, participation in the $100 million initiative’s mentorship program continues to grow. TOPP uses a variety of methods, including... more »

Endowment to aid California organic growers

California organic growers to benefit from a California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation (CCOF) endowment designed to help organic growers continue growing organically produced crops. The CCOF endowment was created to ensure growers can remain growing... more »