organic food

Certified Naturally Grown offers farmers a cheaper and less time-consuming option to communicate how they produce their food. But terms like “natural” on food labels can be confusing for consumers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture published its new standard for organic livestock production. Industry groups say that this will help producers compete and promote trust in organic products for consumers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reinforced oversight on organic certification and enforcement to prevent mislabeled products, in what advocates are calling the biggest update in decades.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture tossed out a set of proposed changes this week that would have redefined living conditions for dairy and beef cattle,...

On a cloudy summer day, Iowa farmer Wendy Johnson lifts the corner of a mobile chicken tractor, a lightweight plastic frame covered in wire mesh that...

Chives bloom at the Student Organic Farm at Iowa State University. Sales of organic produce continue to rise, according to the Organic Trade…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering organic producers and handlers federal reimbursement to cover the cost of organic certification.As Kansas…

Controversial federal rules that would change the production of organic meat may not be finalized before President Barack Obama leaves office, leaving…

A new study shows that organic agriculture boosts local economies, reports The Rural Blog. The study looked at counties with high levels of organic…

From Harvest Public Media: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reversed course on its organic certification of industrial hemp operations throughout…