"Understanding the role of the different minerals, chemicals, and microbes involved will help improve models..." ...

The Organic Science and Research Investment Act aims to enhance organic farming in the US through research and support.

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 ...

Under trademark law, USDA may seek civil remedies, including injunctive relief and monetary damages, when products use the ...

The Center for Rural Affairs is set to host two significant events in Nebraska, focusing on food systems and organic ...

Eliot Coleman, whose 1989 book inspired generations of gardeners, shared the lessons he has been teaching for the past 50 ...

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 ...

Long before “organic” became a marketing buzzword, Phil Coturri was eschewing synthetic herbicides and fertilizers in favor ...

Farmer Bryce Loewen's Reedley organic farm has gone a step further, incorporating minimal till to promote soil health.

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 ...