Organics

The Risk Corner: Why is the Organic Lobby against NBTs?

March 8, 2018
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Organic lobby group NBTS is pushing for increased regulation of the European organic food industry....

Sense, Nonsense and Science: What Does “Organic” Actually Mean?

March 7, 2018
Joe Schwarcz - Seed World Columnist

Organic food is often seen as healthier, but what does the science say? Learn the...

Impact of the New EU Regulation on Organic Production for the EU Seed Sector

February 15, 2018
kate Wilson

Organic production in the EU seed sector is changing due to new EU regulations. Learn...

Free of pesticides? Think again!

February 12, 2018
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Learn about the potential health risks of free pesticides and how to make informed decisions...

The Organic Sector is Getting a Big Financial Boost

January 30, 2018
Seed World Canada

Organic farmers in Canada are receiving a $50 million investment to help them grow and...

Organic Grain, Soybean Study Establishes Early Production Recommendations

November 23, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Organic grain and soybean farmers can now access early production recommendations from a new study....

Sense, Nonsense and Science: Organics

October 30, 2017
Joe Schwarcz - Seed World Columnist

Organic food is often seen as healthier, but is it really? Learn the facts about...

UI Awarded $2 Million Federal Grant for Organic Corn Research

October 18, 2017
Compiled by Staff

UI awarded $1.2M grant for organic corn research to improve yields and reduce environmental impact....

Demand for Organic Food and Seed Outstrips Supply

June 9, 2017
Julie Deering - Seed World Contributor

Organic farmers struggle to keep up with demand for organic food as demand for organic...

New Website, Mission Statement For Organic Seed Alliance

April 28, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Organic Seed Alliance works to ensure the availability of organic seed to farmers and gardeners....

Inocucor’s Biological Crop Input is Certified Organic in Canada

April 26, 2017
Seed World

Organic crop input certified in Canada: Inocucor's biological crop input is now certified organic in...

Gro Alliance Constructs Organic and Non-GMO Seed Corn Conditioning Facility

February 13, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Organic, non-GMO seed corn facility built by Gro Alliance to meet growing demand for organic...

Is the Organic Tail Wagging DC?

January 9, 2017
Mischa Popoff

Organic pet food company in DC offers healthy, natural treats for dogs. Get your pup...

Organic Seed in Tight Supply

December 8, 2016
Lisa Kopochinski – Seed World Contributor

Organic seed supply is tight due to increased demand. Learn how farmers are adapting to...

Organic Industry to Benefit from Expanded Canada-European Union Arrangement

March 9, 2016
Compiled by Staff

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Minister of International Trade Chrystia Freeland announce...

National Effort Aims to Train More Organic Seed Producers

March 4, 2016
Compiled by Staff

Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) and the Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) is proud to...

Transitioning to Organic Seed Production

February 8, 2016
Lisa Kopochinski – Seed World Contributor

When going through the process to become an organic seed operation, patience is definitely a...

Feds Appoint Canada Organic Trade Association to Plant Breeders’ Rights Advisory Committee

September 25, 2015
Compiled by Staff

For the first time, Canada’s organic sector will have representation at an influential advisory committee,...

Germains Seed Technology Develops New Seed Treatment for Organic Growers

September 22, 2015
Compiled by Staff

Germains Seed Technology introduces ProBio gopure, a new organic process that removes bacterial seed-borne pathogens...

Organic Seed Coating for Alfalfa Helps Prevent Some Soilborne Diseases

July 17, 2015
Compiled by Staff

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found that a natural seed coating can protect...

ASTA’s Organic Committee Helps Connect Growers with Organic Seed

June 8, 2015
Lisa Kopochinski – Seed World Contributor

ASTA’s Organic Seed Committee outlines its three top priorities and how it will continue to...

Scientists See a Place for ‘Rewilded’ Plants in Organic Farming

May 29, 2015
Compiled by Staff

One of the key elements of organic agriculture, as defined by the International Federation of...

Government Supports Canadian Organic Sector

May 19, 2015
Compiled by Staff

The federal government announces an investment of $785,660 to the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA)...

Organic Seed Gains Ground

January 15, 2015
Julie Deering - Seed World Contributor

Certified organic growers are looking to source more organic seed at the request of certifiers....

Organic Seed Industry at a Crossroads

October 4, 2011
Seed World

Organic seed growers in the United States will potentially face some hard production decisions dependant...