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1. Arizona Tomato Grower Responds to ToBRV in Their Tomato Plants
Organic certified produce grower and distributor Wholesum Harvest is in the process of burning all the plants inside one of its greenhouses after they were infected with Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRV). The plants in the Amado, AZ greenhouse were imported from Mexico. Read More
2. Ampersand Adjuvant Can Reduce Organic Herbicide Use by Half
Attune Agriculture, the leader in combining agriculture and food science to create products using hydrocolloid technology, announced that its OMRI-listed adjuvant, Ampersand®, can reduce the use rate of organic herbicides by 50%, while maintaining the same level of performance as high use rates. Read More
3. Giddings Fruit Opens US Office
Giddings Fruit, a leading global supplier of conventional and organic berries, cherries, and more, through its subsidiary Giddings Berries USA has opened an office in Monterey, CA. Founded in 1985 in Santiago, Chile by Julio Giddings, Giddings Fruit is a fully vertically integrated supplier with an extensive breeding program, along with growing and packing operations ranging throughout North and South America. Read More
4. Awe Sum Organics Announces Their Organic Peruvian Grape Program
Awe Sum Organics begins the winter organic grape season with grapes from Northern Peru and finishes the season with its Southern Peruvian grape production. This allows for a steady four-month supply from mid-December through early April. Read More
5. NOSB New Members Announced for 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of five new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB is made up of 15 volunteer members representing the organic community. New members announced today will serve five-year terms beginning in January 2021. Read More
