
It is time for members of the National Organic Standards Board to assert their statutory authority, which was granted to them by Congress.
With the new ROC certification having officially launched, we now have a new gold standard in organic.
A look at the five new NOSB board members and why their votes matter so much.
CEOs and executive directors of various organic-related non-profits discuss what is on their agenda as 2020 begins.
A recap of last week's presidential forum in Iowa, which was put on by the Organic Farmers Association and Iowa Organic Association.
When ingredients get placed on the National List, it is becoming next to impossible to get them off. And with this comes real consequences.
A recap of the National Organic Standards Board meeting in Pittsburgh and how the two new add-on labels may cause a change in the status quo.
The organic industry finally has its own advertising campaign, and it could not come at a more important time.
The 2019 U.S. Grocery Shopping Trends report highlights where the organic industry is falling short but also points out marketing opportunities for brands.
Another dairy scandal is tarnishing the integrity of the organic seal. The question now is -- how will the industry respond?
At a recent congressional hearing, the USDA said it is open to discussing gene-edited foods in organic production -- something incredibly worrisome.
With organic farmers facing very serious financial challenges, the industry must come to terms with what it has become.
A look at how the USDA is allowing glyphosate to be sprayed on the land below "organic" hydroponics farms and what this means for the overall industry.
Sun+Earth and Brother David's will be a complete game-changer and the most conscious initiative the cannabis industry has ever seen.
The abrupt departure of Mark Kastel, co-founder of The Cornucopia Institute, raises some very serious questions and will have a dramatic impact on the future of the organic industry.
In an unprecedented move, The Cornucopia Institute has released an organic certifier scorecard. This will give brands, farmers and consumers insight into which certifiers are allowing organic hydroponic and 'factory farm' operations to flourish.
A look at the key trends, highlights and notable products of Natural Products Expo West 2019.
We break down the legal action taken against the USDA in regards to hydroponics and why this move is so important to the integrity of the organic seal.
In our final Organic Insider of the year, we take a look at the top organic food trends for 2019.
In a very positive development for small organic farmers, the USDA just ruled that paper pots -- an important planting tool -- will be allowed in organic until further notice.
My recap of last week's National Organic Standards Board meeting in Minnesota. While progress is definitely being made in fighting against fraudulent organic imports, inconsistencies remain.
An exclusive interview with USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue who talks about all-things organic, including hydroponics in organic and the status of the GMO-labeling bill.
The Regenerative Organic Certification, a widely acclaimed initiative in the industry, is making very significant progress. In today's letter, I give an update on the pilot program, talk about its new executive director, and discuss when we should expect to see ROC certified products in the marketplace.
The Real Organic Project could end up being an incredibly important valuable program for both organic farmers and consumers. More specifically, it will address two main areas of organic that the USDA is falling short -- two areas that are having a real negative impact on the integrity of the organic seal.