USDA
$20M on tap for organic growers’ post-pandemic assistance
Money is on the table for U.S. organic growers – $20 million, exactly. The USDA in early November opened the application process for funds for gr... more »
Organic foundation backs congressional ask for ag research funding
Organic Farming Research Foundation supports a recent letter delivered to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that sup... more »
$20M coming for additional organic cost-share assistance, Vilsack says
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on June 15 put a number to an earlier commitment to give more government money supporting farms transitionin... more »
US organic program education materials offered in Spanish
The USDA’s National Organic Program recently launched a web page gathering Spanish-language materials for educational purposes. “The number of ... more »
Organic grower turns USDA NOP accreditation manager
What does organic certification really mean for a farm? In Lars Crail’s experience as a central California organic pear farmer turned NOP Accreditat... more »
USDA research seeks prediction, prevention of soil erosion
“Dirt cheap” – it’s an old saying, but hardly accurate. The fact is, the United States loses about $44 billion each year from soil erosion. Th... more »
USDA pauses plans for new organic marketing board
The USDA has ended a proposed rule to establish a national research and promotion program for certified organic products. The decision also terminates... more »
USDA clarifies organic label use for hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics
Let there be no doubt: hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics growers can earn organic certification. The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AM... more »
