Tag: organic
Consumers see ‘organic’ and ‘non-GM’ labels as synonymous
A University of Florida study found consumers are confused about foods labeled organic and nongenetically modified. Some even view them as synonymous.
Pa. feed mill receives organic certification
Ag Central, a New Castle area feed mill, has increased conventional capacity and opened doors for the organic grain market.
US organic sales up to $7.6 billion
The 2016 Certified Organic Survey revealed that U.S. farms produced and sold $7.6 billion in certified organic commodities, up 23 percent.
Researchers put soil balancing to test
Researchers from Ohio State University are working with private farmers to test the benefits of soil balancing, and organic farming.
Cover crop prevents weeds, protects soil, but it’s all in the...
By flattening a cover crop, farmers don’t have to disturb the soil for a new crop. But timing is tricky.
An organic interest in Pyrethrum
Insect control is safer and more sophisticated than ever before, but demand for organically-grown food has revived interest an ancient Persian pesticide.
USDA seeks comments on organic checkoff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a proposal to create an organic checkoff program.
Produce conference draws 1,200 to Mount Hope
Mid-Ohio produce growers meeting draws large crowd at new building in Mount Hope.
USDA provides organic cost share
Starting March 20, organic producers and handlers will be able to apply for federal reimbursement to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic or transitional certification.
What’s in a word? The language of food labels
Learning the language of food labels helps customers make purchasing decisions and allows farmers to communicate about their products.
