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Data Shows Organic Sales Don’t Drop as Food Industry Reopens

Taylor Hillman October 27, 2020Dairy & Livestock, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Nuts & Grapes, Radio Reports

A recent report showed that organic sales didn’t decrease over the last three months as conventional produce did and experts expected. There was a bit of a rollercoaster ride for …

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Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’

Brian German June 24, 2020Agri-Business, Industry

The most recent report from the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners shows that 2020 is shaping up to be a good year for organics.  The May 2020 Organic …

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Last Chance to Comment on OTA GRO Organic Initiative

Dan April 29, 2019Organic

The deadline for submitting comments on the Organic Trade Association’s GRO Organic Initiative is Tuesday, April 30.  OTA is encouraging industry members to provide ideas and feedback on the proposed …

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OTA Wants Voluntary Checkoff Program

Dan September 10, 2018Industry News Release, Organic

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced a plan to move the industry toward a voluntary industry-invested organic research, promotion, and education checkoff program. It will be put together and in …

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FDA to Consider Organic Labeling Claims

Dan August 10, 2018Industry News Release, Organic, Regulation

The Food and Drug Administration will apparently investigate labeling claims of organic products. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb took to Twitter this week, responding to a critical Wall Street Journal editorial, …

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Organic Foods Set to Continue Growing

Taylor Hillman July 6, 2018This Land of Ours

Around the globe, organic farming is practiced in 162 countries. North America leads the charge in sales and has the highest projected growth rate. In a new report by Zion …

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Organic Farmers Association Applauds Organic Checkoff Withdrawal

Dan May 23, 2018Industry News Release, Organic

The Organic Farmers Association is happy the U.S. Department of Agriculture took action to terminate the rulemaking process to establish a mandatory national research and promotion program for organic. The …

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Organic Groups Suing USDA over Livestock Rule

Dan March 26, 2018Industry News Release, Organic

Four organic groups have filed a lawsuit against The U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, regarding the organic livestock welfare rule. Led by the Center for Food …

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Organic Livestock Rule Delayed Until January

Dan November 14, 2017Industry News Release, Organic, Poultry

The U.S. Department of Ag announced it will delay the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule until January 19. The Hagstrom Report says the announcement was strongly criticized by several …

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Consumers See ‘Organic’ and ‘non-GM’ Food Labels as Synonymous

Dan October 31, 2017Genetically Modified, Industry News Release, Organic

A study by Florida State University shows consumers regularly mix up food labels. Florida State University’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences says consumers mix up foods labeled “organic” and …

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NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching

Dan October 11, 2017Industry News Release, Organic

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced grants to help farmers and ranchers grow and market high-quality organic food, fiber, and other products. …

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Organic Field Crop Production Numbers Rising

Dan September 29, 2017Industry News Release, Organic

Organic farming is a rapidly growing segment of U.S. agriculture. Organic vegetables, fruits, and livestock make up the bulk of the entire segment. However, a new USDA report shows organic …

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Head of USDA Organic Program Stepping Down

Taylor Hillman September 13, 2017Industry News Release

The leader of the Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program will step down at the end of the month. Miles McEvoy will vacate the position overseeing the program and return …

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Study: Organic Farming Reduces Carbon Emissions

Taylor Hillman September 12, 2017Industry News Release

A study by the Organic Center says organic farming lowers carbon emissions. The study, according to the organization, provides a new significant proof point that organic agricultural practices build healthy …

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