Livestock

USDA publishes long-awaited organic animal-welfare rule (copy)

After years of on-again, off-again efforts — depending on which political party held the reins — the Organic ...

Livestock

USDA publishes long-awaited organic animal-welfare rule

After years of on-again, off-again efforts — depending on which political party held the reins — the Organic ...

Orchards Nuts Vines

A growing movement: Biodynamic agriculture gains ground in Western vineyards

FOREST GROVE, Ore. — The journey to biodynamic farming at Montinore Estate began with a tiny soil-dwelling insect. ...

Orchards Nuts Vines

Organic hazelnut lawsuit alleges USDA rule favors foreign competitors

An Oregon hazelnut farm has accused the USDA of violating organic law by providing overseas producers with a ...

Climate Changed

Lawmakers urge more federal grants for organic farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Several lawmakers are pushing a bill that would boost support for organic farmers amid rising ...

Nation

New insurance options available for organic and specialty crops

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The USDA is rolling out several new and expanded insurance options for producers of organic ...

California

Western Innovator: Running California’s oldest organic farm

BOLINAS, Calif. — Farmer Annabelle Lenderink credits two things for her career: learning from an extraordinary Portuguese gardener ...

Orchards Nuts Vines

Domaine Willamette harvests first biodynamic winegrapes

DAYTON, Ore. — A large circular calendar greets visitors inside the wine shop at Domaine Willamette, nestled in ...

California

Slow and steady: Dry farming on the rise

Jacques Neukom farms melons, corn and peaches for market with a twist — he doesn’t irrigate them. Neukom ...

Idaho

Farmers markets continue to thrive across Idaho

Idaho farmers markets detail BOISE — Kerigan Morris found what she was looking for Aug. 12 at the ...

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