Regulations
USDA appoints ag advisory committee members
The USDA and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office have appointed 130 representatives to serve four-year terms on seven agricultural trade advisory com... more »
EPA amends wetlands protection rules
In response to a recent Supreme Court decision, the EPA has removed federal protection for a majority of U.S. wetlands. The new rule amending the 2... more »
Vermont offers funding for organic certification
Through the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets offers funding assistance to organic producer... more »
USDA expands crop insurance to cover grapevine loss
The USDA is expanding crop insurance options with a new grapevine insurance program to cover loss of grafted vines caused by natural perils such as fr... more »
Organic growers seek climate change solutions via Farm Bill
As Congress hammers out the 2023 Farm Bill, growing interest in the impacts of agriculture on climate could give organic farmers more political sway a... more »
Oregon Tilth promotes transition to organic program
The USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) Northwest Regional Lead, Oregon Tilth Certified Organic, is casting a wide net with its part... more »
USDA offers new course on organic handling, processing
The USDA’s National Organic Program recently published a new course in its Organic Integrity Learning Center on how handlers and processors should m... more »
Farm Foundation schedules virtual farm bill forum
An upcoming forum on the 2023 Farm Bill will provide attendees an updated forecast into current factors and likely policy outcomes. On Tuesday, Sep... more »
