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USDA accepting comments for NOSB meeting
The National Organic Standards Board is accepting comments on topics for its spring meeting. Comments can be submitted through April 3. The Na... more »
Request would expand allowed materials for organic compost
The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is seeking changes to the USDA’s National Organic Program that would update allowed compost feedstocks â€... more »
USDA asks organic board to continue work on biodegradable bio-based mulch film
The USDA's National Organic Program is asking the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) to continue its consideration of bringing the topic of biode... more »
USDA seeks comments for NOSB fall meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has opened registration for people who want to speak at online comment sessions or submit written comments... more »
USDA schedules fall NOSB meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has scheduled its fall 2023 meeting, along with two virtual comment sessions for people unable to attend i... 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 »
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 »
National Organic Standards Board adds 2 members, opens comment period
The National Organic Standards Board has added new members, appointing two to its Environmental Protection and Resource Conservation seat. Franklin... more »