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  • Orchards in natural habitats draw bee diversity, improve apple production January 17, 2019
  • Growing organic sector now faces macro challenges January 11, 2019
  • Natural ingredients offer a ‘bran’ new way to preserve healthy food January 4, 2019
  • Organic price quotes: Late December December 28, 2018
Growing

Orchards in natural habitats draw bee diversity, improve apple production

Cornell University – Apple orchards surrounded by agricultural lands are visited by a less diverse collection of bee species than orchards surrounded by natural habitats, according to a new Cornell University-led study, published in the journal Science. In turn, apple production suffers when fewer, more closely-related species of bees pollinate an orchard. Production improves in orchards […]

Trends

Growing organic sector now faces macro challenges

By Laura Rance OrganicBiz editor In naming organic foods as one of its “Tops of 2018,” global analytics company Nielsen ends any debate over whether the industry now worth US$90-billion worldwide is a fad or a trend. “Organic appears to be an age-old growth driver that’s here to stay,” the company says in an online […]

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Natural ingredients offer a ‘bran’ new way to preserve healthy food

Penn State – A natural antioxidant found in grain bran could preserve food longer and replace synthetic antioxidants currently used by the food industry, according to researchers at Penn State. “Currently, there’s a big push within the food industry to replace synthetic ingredients with natural alternatives, and this is being driven by consumers,” said Andrew […]

  1. Orchards in natural habitats draw bee diversity, improve apple production
  2. Growing organic sector now faces macro challenges
  3. Natural ingredients offer a ‘bran’ new way to preserve healthy food

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Organic price quotes: Late December

December 28, 2018
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Organic industry nearing recovery from 2008 recession

December 28, 2018

By Ashley Robinson Glacier FarmMedia staff A decade ago when the recession hit, the Canadian organic sector felt the brunt of the blow. Producers weren’t able to make it through and many retired or switched to conventional farming. Now, a decade later the organic industry has neared a full recovery. “I think what we have […]

National Organic Grain and Feedstuffs: December 5

December 6, 2018

USDA – Compared to two weeks ago, trade activity and demand on feed grade corn and soybeans moderate. Feed grade corn traded 6 cents higher FOB even as cash bids are seen slightly lower than the prior period. Forward contract activity was minimal as growers are holding out on selling corn until after January 1. […]

Trends

Growing organic sector now faces macro challenges

January 11, 2019

By Laura Rance OrganicBiz editor In naming organic foods as one of its “Tops of 2018,” global analytics company Nielsen ends any debate over whether the industry now worth US$90-billion worldwide is a fad or a trend. “Organic appears to be an age-old growth driver that’s here to stay,” the company says in an online […]

Prairie farmers grow more organic crops

November 20, 2018

By Robert Arnason Glacier FarmMedia staff Organic is back. After a period of sluggish growth and a decline in the number of producers in the early 2010s, organic farming is expanding in Western Canada. Certified organic acres on the Prairies reached 1.824 million in 2017, up 29 percent from 1.4 million acres in 2015. The […]

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Organic certifications on the rise in Alberta

November 19, 2018

Organic Alberta –Organic Alberta has released the Organic Agriculture in Alberta Statistics Report. The data contains information on organic operations in Alberta, including regional and production statistics. Overall, the report shows trends and areas of growth in Alberta’s organic operations. “This report highlights the continued strong growth in organic production in Alberta, which is driven by continually increasing […]

Growing

Orchards in natural habitats draw bee diversity, improve apple production

January 17, 2019

Cornell University – Apple orchards surrounded by agricultural lands are visited by a less diverse collection of bee species than orchards surrounded by natural habitats, according to a new Cornell University-led study, published in the journal Science. In turn, apple production suffers when fewer, more closely-related species of bees pollinate an orchard. Production improves in orchards […]

Soil health key for northern Alberta farm

December 14, 2018

Ty and Janice Shelton have made significant improvements to their potato yields by properly managing their soil By Jeremy Simes Glacier FarmMedia staff  The Shelton family has managed to turn their once sandy soils into something rich and fertile, a testament to their ongoing commitment to improve the land. The proof can be seen in […]

What does that ‘Organic’ label really mean?

December 7, 2018

OrganicBiz staff The ‘USDA Organic’ label has become been a point of tension as organic food prices rise. But what does it mean? In the U.S., USDA certified organic foods must be produced under federal guidelines for soil quality, animal rearing and pesticide use. Produce is organic if it’s grown in soil that uses no prohibited substances, such as pesticides, for three years […]

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