1. Soli Organic's Steve Wright Discusses Portfolio Development, Expansion, and Team Growth

Whenever a trade show or industry event lies on the horizon, we here at AndNowUKnow make it a point to check in with the team at Soli Organic. The indoor grower continues to bring innovations to the herb sector, and Steve Wright, chief customer officer, has assured me more exciting things are in store for attendees of the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show.  Read More

2. Organic Farming Gets Boost From Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer

Peoria native Anthony Suau won awards for his photography while taking pictures for big-city dailies like the Chicago Sun-Times and the Denver Post. His photographs have appeared in Life, National Geographic, and Paris Match. Now the 67-year-old Suau has his first full-length movie out, a film called “Organic Rising.” Suau said that what started out as a 10 to 15-minute short turned into a 10-year project.  Read More

3. New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers 

USDA is beefing up crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers, including rolling out new and expanded options based on feedback from America’s agricultural producers. To achieve this, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) accelerated its outreach efforts to hear directly from producers across the country by hosting in-person and virtual roadshows and making investments in risk management education.  Read More

4. Pennsylvania’s Organic Mushroom Production Area More Than Doubled from 2019 to 2021

In the United States, the leading producer of mushrooms, organic as well as conventional, is Pennsylvania, followed by California. Pennsylvania has been a major producer of mushrooms since the 1880s, and today its growers have developed specialized knowledge and housing equipped with proper ventilation needed for extensive mushroom production.  Read More

5. Clearly the Solution for Highline Mushrooms

Highline Mushrooms continues its commitment to sustainability with the rollout of clear PET tills. The movement showcases Highline’s commitment to making a positive impact on our environment and to ultimately delight consumers with top-quality mushrooms. The PET tills are 100% recyclable, resulting in a circular economy of closed-loop recycling, reduction of carbon footprint, and moving toward reducing virgin materials.  Read More