Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) live in the soil and typically establish beneficial relationships with plants where they improve the ability of roots to absorb nutrients and water. AMF relationships with agricultural crops can make crops more resilient to stress and improve productivity. A new study published in the journal Applied Soil Ecology and summarized by […]
The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing this past Thursday on “Opportunities in Global and Local Markets, Specialty Crops, and Organics: Perspectives for the 2018 Farm Bill.” Organic Trade Association CEO, Laura Batcha, shared an update with members after the event, including a summary of highlights from the hearing. Meanwhile, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael […]
The Organic Trade Association submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the 30 questions it posted on the USDA GMO labeling website for stakeholder input regarding the establishment of a GMO labeling standard. The GMO labeling bill passed last summer includes a congressional mandate to complete a study on digital or electronic […]
In the lead up to developing the 2018 farm bill, Congress is busy hearing from producers both in Washington and around the country. Summer is a good time to engage with your member of Congress and their staff in the field. How can you get involved? Consider attending one of the recently announced listening sessions […]
The July 17 edition of Farm Futures includes an article entitled “Missing the train on organic,” exploring how many Midwest farmers have been slow to convert acres despite red-hot demand for organic. Recounting the experience of TJ Shambaugh who farms near Cerro Gordo, IL, the article points out how organic can work for transitioning farmers […]
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