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Agriculture Census Provides Look Into Organic Farms, Producers

Posted on October 2, 2014 by tanya brown

New data released from the 2012 Census of Agriculture shows that certified organic agriculture producers are younger, beginning farmers who sell directly to consumers and produce on-farm renewable energy.  Earlier this year, the Census reported that total organic product sales … Continue reading →

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Researchers Use Corn Grit Instead of Herbicides to Blast Weeds

Posted on July 24, 2014 by tanya brown

Agricultural researchers have found a new way to blast weeds without using pesticides. The Propelled Abrasive Grit Management (PAGMan) system — designed by USDA Agronomist Frank Forcella along with university researchers — is a tractor-mounted system that uses compressed air … Continue reading →

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Funding Available for Organic Producers to Get Certified

Posted on July 18, 2014 by tanya brown

With demand for organic products surging, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $13 million in funding to famers and rancher for organic certification cost-share assistance. This will help make organic certification more accessible for small producers. “We need to make … Continue reading →

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U.S. and Korea Reach Agreement on Organic Standards

Posted on July 11, 2014 by tanya brown

An agreement between the United States and Korea has set standards for organic products that can be accepted in either country. Beginning July 1, organic products certified in the United States or Korea can be labeled as organic in either … Continue reading →

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New U.S-Japan Partnership Opens Organic Market Across the Pacific

Posted on September 26, 2013 by tanya brown

The United States and Japan formed a partnership this week that will recognize the two organic programs as equivalent. Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, organic products certified in Japan or the U.S. may be sold as organic in either country. The … Continue reading →

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Organic Standards Board to Meet in October; Invites Public Comments

Posted on September 9, 2013 by tanya brown

The National Organic Standards Board is scheduled to meet Oct. 22-24 and is accepting public comments on topics and proposals on the agenda. The meeting — to be held in Louisville, Ky. — will address several petitions regarding changes to … Continue reading →

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USDA Announces New Initiatives to Boost Organic Agriculture

Posted on May 15, 2013 by tanya brown

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several new initiatives this week to help organic producers. During a speech to the Organic Trade Association, Vilsack said federal crop insurance will increase coverage options for organic producers, including a contract price addendum and … Continue reading →

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