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Organic Farmers Lose Battle Over Soilless Hydroponic Growing
September 10, 2024
The National Organic Standards Board voted to reject a proposal to ban hydroponic growers from being eligible for organic certification.
Organic Farmers Reject Hydroponics With 16 Protest Rallies
September 10, 2024
Organic farmers have organized protests across the nation against organic hydroponics. The NOSB is set to discuss the issue at…
8 Substances Removed from USDA's Approved List for Use in Organics
September 10, 2024
The USDA has published a rule removing eight substances from the National List of approved organic products, including three previously…
animal welfare
September 10, 2024
The National Organic Standards Board has voted to recommend higher animal welfare regulations for the USDA organic label.
Confusion Over Hydroponics Grows at National Organic Standards Board Meeting
September 10, 2024
Whether hydroponic farming is organic is still unclear as the recent National Organic Standards Board meeting led to more questions…
carrageenan
September 10, 2024
New research partially funded by the IFAC seems to show that carrageenan is safe for human consumption, but many experts…
USDA's National Organic Program Operating Illegally, Says Industry Watchdog Group
September 10, 2024
The Cornucopia Institute has filed a complaint against the National Organic Program over what it says are numerous violations of…
carrageenan
September 10, 2024
Carrageenan, an emulsifier made from seaweed, has been removed from the list of approved organic substances by the National Organic…
usda organic
September 10, 2024
The organic food label is in danger from changes to the National Organic Standards Board according to food and farm…
NOSB
September 10, 2024
Arrests and protests at the National Organic Standards Board meeting signify major discord and may threaten the future of organic…