Top 5 for Oct. 3: Organic news to help you grow

USDA awards $1M grant to refine organic weed control method

Weeds are a major factor limiting yield in organic vegetable and other horticultural crop systems, and the lack of effective biological weed-management solutions is considered by experts to be a significant obstacle to the adoption of organic farming practices. Many organic systems deliver up to 34% less yield than their conventional counterparts, thus requiring more land to grow the same amount of food. Read more at Ag Daily.

University of Florida professor poised to improve organic citrus production

Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni, University of Florida's associate professor of citrus water and nutrient management, is working to improve organic citrus production and sustainability through enhanced soil health, horticultural, and pest management practices. Read more at Fresh Fruit Portal.

Opinion: The organic revolution is here to stay and deserves farm bill support

Agri Pulse columnist shares enthusiasm for organic demand and advocates for federal support. Read more at Agri Pulse.

Organic farming takes center stage at NYC Climate Week

It’s Climate Week in New York City, and while perhaps not as famous as New York’s Fashion Week, it is bringing agriculture into the spotlight. Read more at Southeast Ag Net.

Heirloom tomatoes steadier in supply compared to 2023

The supply of organic heirloom tomatoes looks to be more consistent this year. Read more at Fresh Plaza.