While the Organic Trade Association is putting its faith in USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack, the Center for Food Safety has outlined 7 reasons why he should not be confirmed.
Read ArticleWhile the Organic Trade Association is putting its faith in USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack, the Center for Food Safety has outlined 7 reasons why he should not be confirmed.
Read ArticleThis is the latest instance of Trump political appointees overriding the agency’s scientists.
Read ArticleWhile her track record on organic is unclear, Bronaugh would be the first woman of color to serve in the position, has extensive ag experience and is praised for addressing the mental health of farmers and food access issues within historically marginalized communities.
Read ArticleIf approved, the USDA would consolidate its power in reviewing the safety and efficacy of both GMO animals and food — something that should be of real concern to organic advocates.
Read ArticleSenators Corey Booker (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have announced The Justice for Black Farmers Act, a measure aimed at reforming the USDA and creating a land grant program to encourage a new generation of Black farmers.
Read ArticleThe New York Times is reporting that intense lobbying is going on behind the scenes for the USDA Secretary post. Organic advocates are pushing very hard for Rep. Marcia Fudge.
Read ArticleThe National Organic Coalition and Organic Farmers Association are outraged over the reimbursement cuts — at a time when these funds are needed more than ever.
Read ArticleThe USDA has missed its federally-mandated date to finalize the Origin of Livestock rule, whose absence is devastating many organic dairy farmers.
Read ArticleDue to food shortages, the USDA is making it easier for low-income participants in the Women, Infant and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program to fill their grocery carts.
Read ArticleSince 2016, meat that comes in from other countries and labeled as “Made in the U.S.A.” has been allowed. That may soon change.
Read ArticleUSDA-regulated food products will be able to carry the “healthy” label claim if their fat profile contains predominantly mono and polyunsaturated fats or a serving has at least 10% of the government-set daily value of potassium or vitamin D.
Read ArticleThe swamp remains very full — a former lobbyist for the herbicide industry helped Dow as it sought approval of its seeds in China.
Read ArticleSparked by proposed USDA regulations that would drastically alter the certification process for industrial hemp, two lawmakers from Oregon want the agency to make changes before it finalizes rules for domestic hemp production.
Read ArticleThis December, the USDA will begin conducting the 2019 Organic Survey to gather up-to-date data on organic crops and livestock in the United States.
Read ArticleNature’s Rancher organic ground beef has been recalled by the USDA due to possible plastic contamination.
Read ArticleAt a House Agriculture Committee, organic food executives urged politicians to ensure that the USDA provides strong leadership and oversight of the sector, particularly when the regulatory process fails to keep up with market demands.
Read ArticleA devastating look at what is happening at the USDA, where the damage is incalculable.
Read Article“Make no mistake about it, Trump’s administration is no friend to America’s dairyland,” Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said of the U.S. agriculture secretary.
Read ArticleSecretary Sonny Perdue’s plan to relocate two Agriculture Department agencies out of the District of Columbia has delayed the publication of dozens of research reports, squelched early-stage studies and halted the release of millions of dollars in funding, USDA employees say.
Read ArticleSince 2009, the People’s Garden at the USDA in Washington, D.C. has highlighted organic agriculture. But no longer.
Read ArticleIn an investigation by Politico, it was found that the Trump administration has stopped promoting government-funded research into how higher temperatures can damage crops and pose health risks.
Read ArticleThis is ominous. President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the USDA, FDA and EPA to ease rules for approving genetically modified crops and other agricultural biotechnology.
Read ArticleIn the fiscal year 2020 agriculture funding bill, the National Organic Coalition helped secure wins for organic dairy and to fight import fraud.
Read ArticleA federal judge has decided that the Organic Trade Association’s lawsuit against the USDA – over its withdrawal of the new organic livestock and poultry rule – can proceed.
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