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CAST Releases New Pesticide Report
CAST Releases New Pesticide Report

Many people are concerned about exposure to pesticides in the fruits and vegetables they buy. The report comes from the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology.

Organic
JV Farms Organics’ Israel Morales named grower of the year

The Organic Trade Association is honoring Israel Morales Sr. of JV Farms Organics as its Organic Farmer of the Year.

Chris Koger
Sustainability
Which farms would you choose to receive grants?
Which farms would you choose to receive grants?

Through the end of January, votes are being accepted for $85,000 in grants.

Amy Sowder
Food Safety
Fresh2o Growers increases organic lettuce by 1 million heads
Fresh2o Growers increases organic lettuce by 1 million heads

One ripple effect of an E. coli outbreak linked to romaine is that customers tend to turn elsewhere for the lettuce variety, even when the Food and Drug Administration has deemed most production areas safe.

Amy Sowder
Marketing
Certification rules change would alter organic category
Certification rules change would alter organic category

Do hydroponics, aeroponics and aquaponics fit into the organic category? U.S. regulators appear poised to answer that long-debated question, and their ruling could shake up the organics business.

Daniel Vanderhorst
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Stemilt offering more organic apples across varieties
Stemilt offering more organic apples across varieties

Stemilt Growers has much higher organic volumes in many of its apple varieties this season.

Daniel Vanderhorst