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Center for Produce Safety symposium presenters announced
The names of scientists who will be presenting at the Center for Produce Safety's 2024 CPS Research Symposium have been announced. The event is sch... more »
Naturipe to participate in California berry festival
Naturipe Farms, a large organic strawberry grower, including blueberries, plans to exhibit in a booth at the 38th Annual California Strawberry Festiva... more »
Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum scheduled
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s labor seminar returns this year but at a different time of the year. The Georgia Ag Labor R... more »
Hybrid fungicide Regev field tested
Summit Agro has completed a series of 163 replicated field trials across the U.S. to evaluate the efficacy of Regev "hybrid" fungicide. These field... more »
Leaders set to be honored at Organic Week
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recognized six individuals for outstanding leadership, vision and commitment to advancing the organic movement and... more »
MSU to host insect forum
MSU Entomology to host insect forum Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology is planning an insect symposium. The Excellence in In... more »
Viewership grows in Farmworker Awareness Week
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer ... more »
Georgia group discusses H-2A rules, farm bill
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is weighing in on the Department of Labor’s H-2A rules and the 2024 farm bill legislatio... more »
Ag committees release Farm Bill details
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have release details on their respective Farm Bill plans. Both bodies released summaries of their propo... more »
USDA adds fraud prevention info for inspectors
The USDA Organic Integrity Learning Center has added information on effective practices for organic inspectors to its website. The learning centerÂ... more »
NOSB seeks applicants for five vacancies
The USDA is seeking applicants for five vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB assists in developing standards for subs... more »
Commentary: Organic research grants critical to growth
As the world becomes increasingly attuned to the sustainability and health implications of our food systems, the role of organic agriculture h... more »