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🍓 U.S. winter strawberry growers are fighting for fair trade.A coalition of Florida producers has filed petitions with t...
01/09/2026

🍓 U.S. winter strawberry growers are fighting for fair trade.

A coalition of Florida producers has filed petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce and ITC, alleging that low-priced Mexican winter strawberry imports are harming the domestic industry and its workers — and calling for an antidumping investigation to level the playing field.

Read more about what this means for growers, trade policy, and the future of the U.S. strawberry industry at the

🌿 Mechanical weeding is gaining traction on organic vegetable farmsFrom tine weeders to basket weeders, growers are usin...
01/05/2026

🌿 Mechanical weeding is gaining traction on organic vegetable farms

From tine weeders to basket weeders, growers are using mechanical tools to manage weeds without chemicals, reduce hand labor and improve efficiency in organic systems.

➡️ Get practical, on-farm insights into what's working at Full Hollow Farm: https://organicgrower.info/article/mechanical-weeding-organic-vegetable-farms/

🌾 Record yields meet softer markets in 2025According to the latest USDA outlook, U.S. vegetable crops like potatoes, dry...
01/02/2026

🌾 Record yields meet softer markets in 2025

According to the latest USDA outlook, U.S. vegetable crops like potatoes, dry beans and processing tomatoes are forecast to deliver record‑high yields this year — even as acreage declines — helping to stabilize supply.

🍅🥔 Despite strong production, grower prices are trending lower across many fresh and pulse markets.

Curious how weather, yields and market shifts are shaping the season ahead? Read the full breakdown ➡️ https://organicgrower.info/news/usda-2025-vegetable-outlook-record-yields-lower-prices/

📊 Is your farm market inventory selling — or sitting on the shelf?This article from Penn State Extension's Brian Moyer b...
12/23/2025

📊 Is your farm market inventory selling — or sitting on the shelf?

This article from Penn State Extension's Brian Moyer breaks down how to identify underperforming products at your farm stand or market, interpret sales data, and make smarter stocking decisions that boost revenue and reduce waste.

Read more ➡️ https://organicgrower.info/article/identifying-underperforming-products-farm-market/

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Organic Farmers Association has launched new farmer working groups.The groups give farmers a direct role in shaping poli...
12/22/2025

Organic Farmers Association has launched new farmer working groups.

The groups give farmers a direct role in shaping policy and priorities on issues like USDA programs, crop insurance, grain markets and organic standards. Meetings are held monthly and are open to certified, transitioning and interested organic growers.

➡️ Learn more and get involved today: https://organicgrower.info/news/ofa-farmer-working-groups-launch/

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Organic Grower serves the field of the commercial organic fruit and vegetable industries, including organic growers, researchers, crop consultants, processors, packer/shippers and associations. Published four times a year, each issue features news, research, farm market ideas, grower profiles, DIY projects and more to ensure successful growing operations. Learn more by visiting organicgrower.info.