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NEWS + COMMENTARY

Stay in touch with developments at MOSA, including our commentary on NOSB and USDA NOP proposals, and news about the organic industry.

MOSA News

Welcome MOSA Coalition of Organic Workers (MOSA COW)!

The MOSA Management Team and Board of Directors welcomes and congratulates MOSA Coalition of Organic Workers (MOSA COW).

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Action Alert

Take Action – Tell USDA to release overdue organic cost-share payments

We need your voice. Please ask USDA to release the 2025 cost share funds that Congress has already authorized.

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Action Alert

TAKE ACTION: Urge the Senate to Support Organic and Family-Scale Farms in the Farm Bill

We can secure a stronger Senate Farm Bill that protects and advances organic agriculture, but only if enough people speak up and take action.

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Action Alert

ALERT: Phishing Scam Targeting USDA Certified Organic Operations

Certified organic operations should be on alert for a phishing scam misusing USDA branding to deceive recipients into possibly sharing sensitive information. Avoid clicking on links and delete emails with the subject: 2026 Certificate Information Verification.

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MOSA Commentary

MOSA NOSB Spring 2026 Comment on Livestock Subcommittee Proposal on Chlorine Materials in Livestock Drinking Water

MOSA's NOSB Spring 2026 Comment on Livestock Subcommittee Proposal on Chlorine Materials in Livestock Drinking Water

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MOSA Commentary

MOSA NOSB Spring 2026 Comment on Handling Subcommittee Proposals on sodium bicarbonate and chitosan

MOSA's NOSB Spring 2026 Comment on Handling Subcommittee Proposals on sodium bicarbonate and chitosan

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MOSA Commentary

MOSA NOSB Spring 2026 Comment on CACS Subcommittee Proposal on Residue Testing

MOSA's NOSB Spring 2026 Comment on CACS Subcommittee Proposal on Residue Testing

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MOSA Commentary

MOSA NOSB Spring 2026 Comment on 2028 Sunset Materials

MOSA's NOSB Spring 2026 Comment on 2028 Sunset Materials

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Industry News

NOSB Spring Meeting 2026

The National Organic Standards Board will meet from May 12 to May 14 in Omaha, Nebraska to discuss substance petitions and to hear public comments.

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Industry News

USDA Announces $32.4 Million in Grant Funding Available through the Local Agriculture Market Program

The USDA today announced $32.4 million in grant funding available through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to help local and regional food entities develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises.

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Industry News

House Farm Bill Advances with Some Organic Wins—but Falls Short of What Farmers Need

The House Agriculture Committee has advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in a 34–17 vote.

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MOSA News

The Taproot Project A podcast that celebrates the roots and resolve of farmers across the Heartland.

The Taproot Project invites farmers, ranchers, conservationists, brewers, researchers, historians, and advocates to share about land, legacy, and what sustains their work. The first season offers 11 episodes.

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