Top 5- Organic News to Help You Grow #116
May 23, 2019
1. OFRF Continues Funding for Plant Breeding Project
Development, testing, and release of resistant varieties is essential to controlling downy mildew and bacterial wilt, diseases that pose a significant and costly production challenge for organic farmers.
2. “Rodale Institute Approved” Products to Hit the Market This Spring
With more and more alarming news about climate change and declining human health, consumers are looking for tangible ways to make a difference. That’s why Rodale Institute, the global leader in regenerative organic agriculture, is partnering with select brands to create “
” products that support healthy, regenerative organic farming practices.
3. Organic Farming Market Analysis with Inputs from Industry Experts 2018 to 2026
CMI Present a published report on “Global Organic Farming Market Industry Analysis, Growth and Forecast 2018-2026” delivering key insights and providing a competitive advantage to clients through a detailed report.
4. Chinese Peasants Taught the USDA to Farm Organically in 1909
In 1909, American agricultural scientist Franklin Hiram King embarked on a journey to Asia. Having been chief of the Division of Soil Management in the USDA Bureau of Soils from 1902 to 1904, King was concerned about the United State’s rapidly deteriorating soil health.
5. Purple Carrot to Be Acquired by Largest Japanese Organic Food Delivery Service
Purple Carrot, the plant-based meal kit company with operations I the U.S. today announced that it will be acquired by Tokyo-based Oisix ra Daichi Inc. (Oisix), Japan’s largest meal kit and organic food delivery service.