USDA will help cover certification and education expenses to agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic.
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Oklahoma Organics: Sales Soar, But Farm Numbers, Acreage Lag Nation
USDA data show Oklahoma certified organic sales soaring, but farm numbers and acreage are growing more slowly.
President’s Note: Kerr Center to Work on USDA Organic Grant
The Kerr Center will be working with researchers from the University of Missouri on a new USDA grant aimed at identifying challenges to organic agriculture in the region.
Cropland to Pasture: Banking Organic Matter in the Soil
A new study has documented yet again how transitioning old fields to rotationally grazed pastures can boost soil organic matter – with a surprising twist.
Texas Research Explores Spinach Varieties for Organic Production
Researchers at Texas A&M are screening various spinach varieties to identify those with both improved nitrogen-use efficiency and disease resistance, as a first step toward developing cultivars adapted to production in Texas.