The role of artificial intelligence in farming will be the focus of an educational session at the Organic Grower Summit 2023. “Unlocking the Value of AI on the Digital Farming Journey” will explore how AI and machine learning are providing data-driven insights and forecasts for specialty crop markets, according to a news release. Natural Grocers, known as the nation’s Organic Month Headquarters, raises awareness towards Organic Month with discounts on organic products, community educational efforts, and much more. Customers can save money and learn more about the organic food movement, while trying new organic recipes, products and produce samples throughout the month of September. Imports of berries are accelerating, and U.S. strawberry growers are increasing organic output faster than conventional. Those are two observations from a new report from the USDA. “The Changing Landscape of U.S. Strawberry and Blueberry Markets: Production, Trade, and Challenges from 2000 to 2020,” a 38-page report from the USDA Economic Research Service, examines changes in domestic production, consumption, prices and trade for strawberries and blueberries over two decades. Urbani Truffles, a manufacturer of truffle, mushroom and caviar products, has added a line of organic truffle-infused offerings. The lineup ranges across several categories and expands upon Urbani’s existing portfolio of premium truffle toppings and sauces. Products include white truffle salt, black truffle honey, both black and white truffle olive oils and truffle sauces, summer truffle carpaccio and white truffle potato chips. Imports of berries are accelerating, and U.S. strawberry growers are increasing organic output faster than conventional. Those are two observations from a new report from the USDA. “The Changing Landscape of U.S. Strawberry and Blueberry Markets: Production, Trade, and Challenges from 2000 to 2020,” a 38-page report from the USDA Economic Research Service, examines changes in domestic production, consumption, prices and trade for strawberries and blueberries over two decades. Handsome Brook Farms, the nation’s leading producer of organic pasture raised eggs, is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Climate Smart Organic Egg Project, an innovative initiative made possible through a USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities grant. The project aims to reshape the future of sustainable agriculture and address climate challenges inherent to organic egg production. Handsome Brook Farms, in collaboration with esteemed partners Costco Wholesale, Organic Voices, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, Soil Carbon Initiative, Grow Well Consulting, Curva and Associates, Love Just Works, and the University of Kentucky, will receive $3.6 million in federal funding over the 5-year project period. Handsome Brook Farms will provide $2.8 million in matching funds to the project, further solidifying their commitment to sustainability and regenerative practices on their partner farms.
Truffle brand releases organic product formulations
Urbani Truffles, a manufacturer of truffle, mushroom and caviar products, has added a line of organic truffle-infused offerings. The lineup ranges across several categories and expands upon Urbani’s existing portfolio of premium truffle toppings and sauces. Products include white truffle salt, black truffle honey, both black and white truffle olive oils and truffle sauces, summer truffle carpaccio and white truffle potato chips. The company also has developed an organic porcini mushroom sauce as part of the launch.
https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/24634-truffle-brand-releases-organic-product-formulations
Natural Grocers celebrates Organic Month
Natural Grocers, known as the nation’s Organic Month Headquarters, raises awareness towards Organic Month with discounts on organic products, community educational efforts, and much more. Customers can save money and learn more about the organic food movement, while trying new organic recipes, products and produce samples throughout the month of September.
https://www.producebluebook.com/2023/09/12/natural-grocers-celebrates-organic-month/
Organic Grower Summit session to look at artificial intelligence in farming
The role of artificial intelligence in farming will be the focus of an educational session at the Organic Grower Summit 2023. “Unlocking the Value of AI on the Digital Farming Journey” will explore how AI and machine learning are providing data-driven insights and forecasts for specialty crop markets, according to a news release.
Berry imports, organic strawberries show rapid growth
Imports of berries are accelerating, and U.S. strawberry growers are increasing organic output faster than conventional. Those are two observations from a new report from the USDA. “The Changing Landscape of U.S. Strawberry and Blueberry Markets: Production, Trade, and Challenges from 2000 to 2020,” a 38-page report from the USDA Economic Research Service, examines changes in domestic production, consumption, prices and trade for strawberries and blueberries over two decades.
https://www.thepacker.com/news/produce-crops/berry-imports-organic-strawberries-show-rapid-growth
Handsome Brook Farms and USDA Launch First of Its Kind Climate Smart Organic Egg Project
Handsome Brook Farms, the nation’s leading producer of organic pasture raised eggs, is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Climate Smart Organic Egg Project, an innovative initiative made possible through a USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities grant. The project aims to reshape the future of sustainable agriculture and address climate challenges inherent to organic egg production. Handsome Brook Farms, in collaboration with esteemed partners Costco Wholesale, Organic Voices, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, Soil Carbon Initiative, Grow Well Consulting, Curva and Associates, Love Just Works, and the University of Kentucky, will receive $3.6 million in federal funding over the 5-year project period. Handsome Brook Farms will provide $2.8 million in matching funds to the project, further solidifying their commitment to sustainability and regenerative practices on their partner farms.
