organic agriculture

What is the latest snapshot of the nation's organic Ag sector? USDA research economist Sharon Raszap Skorbiansky provided the look at this year's Ag Outlook Forum. She starts with latest annual sales figures for 2023, provided by the Organic Trade Association...

New USDA funding looks to make it easier for Oregon farmers to become certified organic.  To achieve certification, farmers must go three years without using synthetic additives which covers many fertilizers and pesticides.  NRCS Oregon recently launched the Organic Transition Initiative to provide financial and technical support for producers across the state.  Ben Bowell of Ore...

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards final rule.