Producers warn of stalled federal payments and market consolidation, but say demand for local food remains strong.

(Beyond Pesticides, April 2, 2024) There is a nascent capital investment effort in the transition to certified organic agriculture beginning to take hold across the U.S., something advocates say is ...

But as demand grows, organic farms are in decline. Organic acres slid nearly 11% from 2019 to 2021, the latest year of the USDA’s nationwide organic survey, while the number of farms actively ...

Twelve years ago, rice breeders with Lundberg Family Farms crossed two rice plant “parents” in hopes of cultivating a better black pearl rice plant. After growing generations and generations of ...

Champions of organic farming have long portrayed it as friendlier to humans and the earth. But a new study in a California county found a surprising effect as their acreage grew: Nearby conventional ...

Organic sector representatives have expressed their relief that the revamped Sustainable Farming Incentive for 2026 maintains ...

Organic farming practices focus on using natural methods to cultivate crops, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. This approach not only enhances the quality of food but also contributes to ...

Region combines diversified production along the coast with large-scale acreage in the interior, defining a frontier of growth opportunities for producers.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The state of Arkansas is known as the Natural State for a reason— and as the state's largest industry, agriculture brings in about $16 billion each year. Since organic ...