Regulations
OFRF calls for increased research funding in farm bill
The Organic Farming Research Foundation is calling for increased funding for organic research and an expansion of the Organic Data Initiative in its o... more »
National Organic Standards Board to hear public comments this week
The National Organic Standards Board will begin hearing public comments by webinar on Tuesday in advance of its biannual public meeting to discuss and... more »
NRCS investing $75 million to help producers transitioning to organic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is dedicating $75 million to help farmers transitioning to organic produ... more »
OPA’s Farm Bill recommendations include transition period tweak
The Organic Produce Association has submitted recommendations for the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization to the House and Senate Committees on Agricul... more »
OTA outlines priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
The Organic Trade Association has called for a 2023 Farm Bill that helps organic standards keep pace with market demands, provides research and risk m... more »
USDA finalizes rule aimed at strengthening organic oversight
New federal guidelines designed to protect organic integrity are necessary to reinforce consumer confidence and to level the playing field for produce... more »
Purdue’s ag barometer declines
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 10 points to 102 in October as farmer sentiment weakened. Both barometer’s sub-indices ... more »
Keynote speaker named for Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention
At the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, a grower entrepreneur will be the keynote speaker. The show has also released information on ... more »
