Regulations
OMRI names 3 new board members
The Organic Materials Review Institute in recent months has welcomed three new members to its board of directors. Chris Grigsby of Maine Organic Fa... more »
Oregon gets extension to apply for organic certification cost-share
The Oregon Department of Agriculture received an extension to continue reviewing Organic Certification Cost Share Reimbursement applications through D... more »
USDA’s organic fraud-fighting courses rated ‘5-star’ by OTA
Organic businesses wanting to prevent and fight fraud in their operations now have a full arsenal of firepower at their disposal: the Organic Trade As... more »
Tamarind seed gum to be allowed in handling organic foods
A new product will be allowed in organic handling, according to a newsletter from the USDA. Non-organic tamarind seed gum will be allowed as ... more »
NOP offers free classes: Recordkeeping, certification, system plans
The USDA’s National Organic Program recently launched three new courses in the Organic Integrity Learning Center. For no charge, growers can stud... more »
Organic ag can mitigate climate change, industry tells congress
Organic growing techniques could be part of the solution for slowing or reversing climate change – that’s what the industry told Congress recently... more »
Fresh produce industry comments on proposed organic enforcement rule
Groups representing the fresh produce industry Oct. 5 formally commented on the USDA’s proposed rule to strengthen enforcement in the National Organ... more »
Comments on stronger organic enforcement due midnight Oct. 5
The official comment period for a serious piece of rulemaking for the National Organic Program will close by midnight Monday. Official comments on ... more »
