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

Industry News

Growing the Organic Workforce

New Resources from the NOP Human Capital Initiative

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Industry News

Strengthening Organic Enforcement Training Resources Available Online

These online resources also provide a quick guide to changes in the code of federal regulations (CFR) references resulting from SOE.

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Industry News

USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP).  ODMAP is established to help mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices

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Industry News

USDA Launches Organic INTEGRITY Database Trade Partner Module

On May 17, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) expanded functionality for the USDA Organic INTEGRITY Database (INTEGRITY) by launching a new Trade Partner Module. This new module is an expansion of INTEGRITY called the Global Organic INTEGRITY Database (GLOBAL).

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Industry News

Origin of Livestock Information Collection Notice Request for Public Comments

NOP today published a Federal Register Notice requesting public input on the information collection requirements created by the Origin of Livestock final rule.

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MOSA Commentary

MOSA Comment on 2025 Sunset Materials for the NOSB Spring Meeting

Read MOSA's Commentary to the NOSB regarding 2025 Sunset Materials.

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MOSA Commentary

Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Client Summary

The new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule goes into effect on March 20, 2023. This rule strengthens enforcement of the USDA organic regulations through several actions mandated by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This summary explains the rule and how it may affect your operation.

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MOSA Commentary

SOE Update: Non-Processing Handler Fact Sheet

The new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule requires that any handling operation that produces or handles organic agricultural products must be certified organic. Previously exempt handlers now requiring certification must be certified by March 19, 2024.

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Industry News

National Organic Standards Board Spring Meeting 2023

Oral Comment Period Registration Now Open

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MOSA Commentary

MOSA Comments on ANPR for Inert Ingredients in Pesticides 2022

Attached is MOSA's commentary to the USDA NOP on ANPR for Inert Ingredients in Pesticides 2022.

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Industry News

USDA Updates Organic Seal with a Registration Trademark

The USDA NOP has updated the Organic Seal with a Registration Trademark. The organic seal with the registration mark ® is available for download in multiple file formats on the AMS website.

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MOSA Commentary

Proposed Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards - MOSA Commentary

Attached is MOSA's Commentary Letter to the USDA NOP regarding the Proposed Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards.

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