WASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department on Thursday issued new requirements for foods labeled organic, a move aimed at cracking down on fraud and boosting oversight. The rule strengthens enforcement ...

USDA is funneling more assistance to producers looking to maintain their organic certification as the department also stands up a new grant program to develop markets for the products. Ag Secretary ...

Is “USDA Organic” really organic? The Real Organic Project supports farmers who say the “Certified Organic” definition should prioritize soil health and sustainable farming methods. Navigating food ...

The number of noncertified organic farms actively transitioning to organic production dropped by nearly 71% since 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural ...

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 USDA says this new standard will give consumers more confidence in its certified organic label on meat and egg products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture published its new standard for organic ...

The Agriculture Department on Thursday issued new requirements for foods labeled organic, a move aimed at cracking down on fraud and boosting oversight. The rule strengthens enforcement of the USDA’s ...