NEWS + COMMENTARY

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

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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Action Alert

National Organic Farmer Needs Assessment Survey

The 2025–2026 National Organic Farmer Survey is now open! Organic and transitioning farmers are invited to share their experiences to help guide research, education, and resources that support organic production. Deadline Jan. 31.

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Action Alert

ACTION ALERT: Cost Share Funds Still Not Released for 2025

NOC has issued an important action alert - we are voicing our strong concerns directly with USDA and Congress that organic certification cost share funds have not gone out for 2025!

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MOSA Commentary

MOSA's Fall NOSB Meeting Commentary re: CACS Proposal on Risk-Based Certification

Attached is MOSA's Fall NOSB Meeting Commentary re: CACS Proposal on Risk-Based Certification.

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MOSA's Fall NOSB Meeting Commentary re: Materials Subcommittee Discussion on Induced Mutagenesis

Attached is MOSA's Fall NOSB Meeting Commentary re: Materials Subcommittee Discussion on Induced Mutagenesis.

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MOSA's Fall NOSB Meeting Commentary re: Livestock Subcommittee Oxytocin Proposal

Attached is MOSA's NOSB Fall Meeting Commentary Letter regarding the NOSB Livestock Subcommittee Oxytocin Proposal.

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MOSA Commentary

MOSA's Comment on Proposal to Rescind National Organic Program: Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food Rule

This is MOSA's written response to the USDA regarding their Proposal to Rescind National Organic Program: Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food Rule.

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MOSA Comment on Spring 2025 CACS Proposal and Discussion Residue Testing for a Global Supply Chain

MOSA's Comment on NOSB Spring 2025 CACS Proposal and Discussion Residue Testing for a Global Supply Chain

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MOSA Commentary

MOSA Comment on Spring 2025 CACS Proposal for Risk Based Certification

MOSA's Comment on NOSB Spring 2025 CACS Proposal for Risk Based Certification

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MOSA Commentary

MOSA Comment on Spring 2025 Crops Subcommittee Proposal on Compost Production and Discussion on Synthetic Compostable Polymers

MOSA's Comment to the NOSB Spring 2025 Crops Subcommittee on Proposal on Compost Production and Discussion on Synthetic Compostable Polymers

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MOSA Comment on Spring 2025 Livestock Subcommittee Proposal for Iodine Annotation Change

MOSA's Comment on the Spring 2025 NOSB Meeting Livestock Subcommittee Proposal for Iodine Annotation Change

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