organic

FishPoop.com fertilizer wins OMRI status

A fertilizer based on seafood excrement has achieved OMRI status. Fish poop fertilizer won OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) certification. The fish poop organic fertilizer and soil conditi... more »

Bion’s nitrogen fertilizer gains OMRI listing for organic use

Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.'s commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer is now OMRI listed for organic use. Bion’s patented Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) captures nitrogen from manure that ... more »

Organic sales $70 billion in 2023

In the U.S., organic product sales are increasing. The segment has hit a record, according to a report. Sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a record for the sector. ... more »

Leadership duo managing Organic Trade Association

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has appointed a new leadership team. Tom Chapman and Matthew Dillon, co-CEOs, will lead the organization based in Washington, D.C. Reflecting the expanding v... more »

Organic farming foundation plans organic marketing webinar

Growers interested in learning more about ways to market their organic products are invited to participate in the Organic Farming Research Foundation’s (OFRF) Farmer-Farmer Virtual Networking Event.... more »

House bill would protect organic industry’s future

Despite the chaos of the U.S. House of Representatives, a bipartisan effort is underway to ensure organic standards continuously evolve and improve. H.R. 5973, the Continuous Improvement and Accoun... more »

Organic Trade Association to highlight trends at Expo East

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is partnering with New Hope Network at this year’s Natural Products Expo East to offer a wide-ranging set of education sessions spotlighting some of the hottest t... more »

New organic enforcement rule topic of Organic Grower Summit session

A session at this year’s Organic Grower Summit (OGS) plans to tackle new challenges coming for growers, distributors and importers due to a rule that follows the March 19, 2024 full implementation o... more »

Organic transition webinar scheduled

A series of webinars will tackle how growers can transition to organic production. The first one, scheduled for Aug. 29, Navigating the Transition to Organic: A Roadmap for Success, is scheduled fo... more »

November Organic Grower Summit registration opens

Registration has opened for the Organic Grower Summit 2023. Scheduled for Nov. 29-30 in the Monterey, California, the event is designed to provide growers firsthand knowledge and information in a v... more »