Mexico's incoming government will discard a core goal of outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to reduce imports of yellow corn and achieve self-sufficiency in production of the grain, according to the incoming agriculture minister.

Over the years, we have been asked some really tough questions about organic grain farming. The Dirt on Organic Farming podcast brings honest and fair answers to six common criticisms of organic agriculture by openly discussing the sometimes messy promise of the organic opportunity. We combine expert interviews with real world examples to get beyond "us vs. them" and towards a more informed understanding of organic agriculture. Created by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) with co-hosts Mallory Krieger & Nate Powell-Palm and producer Michaela Elias. Learn more at www.organicagronomy.org.

$10,000 grants to farmers transitioning their land to organic production

Platform 10, an international collaboration formed to accelerate adoption of ag biologicals, just launched its grower trial network to conduct extensive global field trials of promising biologicals on grower farms.

On TOPP of Organic, host Timber Darnell and co-host Bob Whitney from Texas A&M AgriLife Organic! Our goal is to bring in expert advice as on everything related to Organic Farming in Texas. We will be taking a deep dive into soil health, certification requirements, National Organic Standard Board, crop rotations, pest management, and so much more! Tune in as we explore the world of Organic Farming, you can find “On TOPP of Organic”! We will release every other Wednesday!

With help from star quarterback Brock Purdy, the agricultural equipment giant began a campaign to find a “witty and charismatic” content creator to be the face of its social media.

To address a mental health crisis in agriculture, experts say service providers need to understand the unique pressures that come with life on the farm.

Strengthening Organic Enforcement or “SOE” is regulation from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP). The SOE amends the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations by strengthening oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic agricultural products. The SOE protects integrity in the organic supply chain and builds consumer and industry trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic control systems, improving farm to market traceability, and providing robust enforcement of the USDA organic regulations.

A first-generation Missouri farmer finds the transition from conventional to organic not easy but worth it.

Transitioning to regenerative agriculture systems from conventional systems should increase profitability for farmers in the long run, but they will need assistance from ingredient suppliers, food companies, government agencies and insurance companies during a transition period that lasts from three to five years, according to a report released May 24

Fraud cannot be tolerated in organic, inside or outside of the United States. Anytime there is fraud anywhere in the organic system, it takes value out of the organic chain. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), certifiers, inspectors and organic businesses all have a shared role in protecting the integrity of the seal.

The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is investing up to $100 million over five years in cooperative agreements with non-profit organizations who are partnering with others to provide technical assistance and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic farmers. AMS is building partnership networks in six regions across the United States with trusted organizations serving direct farmer training, education, and outreach activities.