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Top 5 for Jan. 9: Organic news to help you growTop 5 for Jan. 9: Organic news to help you grow
House Agriculture Committee starts over on Farm Bill; USDA names 5 to Organic Standards Board; Avocado, orange prices rise. Take a look.
Organic Produce Network staff
January 7, 2025
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Farm bill leaders go back to drawing board
The leaders of the House Agriculture Committee put on a display of cordial bipartisanship at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Now, the hard work begins. Rep. Angie Craig, D-MInn., who was just recently sworn in as the new ranking member of the House Ag Committee, said her priority is to get a new farm bill done, but she made clear that it needs to be bipartisan and include Democratic support. Get the details at Farm Progress ...
USDA announces 5 new members to the National Organic Standards Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of five new members to the National Organic Standards Board. The NOSB is made up of 15 members from the organic sector. The new members announced will serve five-year terms from January 2025 through January 2030. Learn more at Perishable News ...
High tunnel farming elevates organic crops
Florida researchers have discovered how high tunnel systems improve organic leafy greens' growth, quality and sustainability. These greenhouse-like structures protect crops from harsh weather and extend growing seasons. Learn more at Farms.com …
Does organic ag want big industry’s help?
Organic agriculture gained momentum in the 1960s amid protest movements, but conventional growers at the time viewed it with disdain as “hippie fluff.” “Organic was a four-letter word,” said Diane Dempster, chairwoman of the Tilth Alliance, a Washington state organic nonprofit. Read more at The Astorian …
Avocado and orange prices rise while cherries and mangos drop amid strong produce ads
New Year's resolutions for healthy eating were easy for shoppers to keep this week, as retailers offered an abundance of nutritious produce. Cherries from Chile, Florida strawberries, and Texas grapefruit were just a few of the wholesome, new crop options seen this week. See the data at Fresh Plaza …
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