SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping farms and food handling operations get their organic certification. “Costs associated with obtaining organic ...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Monday announced details of an up to $300 million investment in the Organic Transition Initiative, a move aimed at boosting revenue streams for ...

The Agriculture Department on Thursday issued new requirements for foods labeled organic, a move aimed at cracking down on fraud and boosting oversight.The rule strengthens enforcement of the USDA’s ...

The U.S. government this week rolled out new requirements for foods that aim to crack down on "organic fraud" and boost oversight of such products throughout the supply chain. Officials called it the ...

Since the Biden administration took the reins in January, animal welfare and organic farming advocates have resumed their push to reinstate the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) rule ...

The U.S Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service and it’s National Organic Program, have announced a public listening session for stakeholders to share their recommendations on the ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 2, 2021) One reason to eat organic food is to join with a crucial national and global campaign to eliminate toxic, petroleum-based pesticides and fertilizers and protect ...