…prevail over the political demands of special interest groups. However, the Organic Trade Association issued a statement saying, “the rule has received strong support throughout the organic chain and we…
Soy Growers Defend Soymilk
…it for just that reason due to dietary choices or restrictions.” Rebutting the contention of marketplace confusion, the letter cited a 2006 SANA study that found that out of more…
House Agriculture Committee Meets
…(VI-AL) Rep. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-1) Rep. Darren Soto (FL-9) Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Jurisdiction: Policies, statutes, and markets relating to horticulture, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and ornamentals; bees; and organic…
Brazil Proposes Opening Farmland for Foreign Ownership
The President of Brazil plans to propose legislation to lift restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land in the nation in an effort to pull its economy out a two-year…
USDA NASS Conducting Certified Organic Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2016 Certified Organic Survey to gather new data on certified organic crops and livestock commodities in…
Ag Groups Want NAFTA Gains Preserved
…“With a few key sector exceptions that still require attention, North America intraregional food and agriculture trade is now free of tariff and quota restrictions….,” the letter continues. “Because of…
Fresh Winter Produce
Cathy Isom has some tips on how to have fresh organic produce during the winter months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Download Fresh Winter Produce Shopping for…
GIPSA, Organic Livestock Rules, Suspended for Review
The Donald Trump administration has suspended all new or pending regulations from taking effect for 60 days to allow for review by new leadership. For agriculture, that means the organic…
Uncertainty Ahead for Organic Animal Welfare Rule
While the outgoing administration dumped a last-minute organic animal welfare rule on agriculture, Congress seems poised to block the new regulation, according to Politico. Bipartisan leadership from both the House…
Common Crop Chemical Leaves Bees Susceptible to Deadly Viruses
…reaction in living things. “As a result,” she said, “there are no federally regulated restrictions on their use.” To conduct their study, the researchers reared honey bee larvae under controlled…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…and tree nuts, including nearly half of America’s fresh organic produce. For generations we have provided variety and healthy choices to consumers. Connect with and learn more about Western Growers…
State Water Project Allocation Increased
…reservoirs. The last 100-percent SWP allocation – difficult to achieve even in wet years because of Delta pumping restrictions to protect threatened and endangered fish species – was in 2006….
Conaway Disappointed in Organic Animal Welfare Rule
Conaway Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service release of its new organic animal welfare…
USDA Strengthens Integrity of the Organic Label
…poultry. The final rule establishes a level playing field for organic producers, bolsters consumer confidence in the organic label, and ensures that all organic animals live in pasture-based systems utilizing…