The Organic Trade Association is celebrating the long-awaited strengthening of organic animal welfare standards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This action by the department is a major win for organic producers, consumers, and for all of you who have steadily advocated for more robust regulations. The global market for organic milk is estimated to be worth $159.75 million in 2022, with a 5% compound annual growth rate in demand from 2018 to 2022, according to Fact. MR. Based on recent estimates, the market will reportedly grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% and reach a valuation of $319.36 million by the end of 2033. A nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded to Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will support research on soil health and weed suppression in organic farming. With the $999,999 award from USDA’s Organic Transitions Program, principal investigator Jason Kaye, distinguished professor of soil biogeochemistry, and colleagues will investigate methods to enhance soil health and suppress weeds within organic annual and perennial rotations. Fraud in the organic system – whether it occurs inside or outside the United States — harms the entire organic sector and shakes the trust of consumers in organic. That is why the Organic Trade Association and the organic community continuously advocate for actions that will help detect and prevent organic fraud, and that is why we wholeheartedly support USDA’s new Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule to bolster organic regulations and protect organic integrity throughout the global organic supply chain.
Long-awaited Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Rule Finalized:
The Organic Trade Association is celebrating the long-awaited strengthening of organic animal welfare standards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This action by the department is a major win for organic producers, consumers, and for all of you who have steadily advocated for more robust regulations.
https://www.wcax.com/2023/10/20/vermonts-senators-welch-sanders-cosponsor-o-dairy-act/
USDA grant awarded for study on soil health, and weed control in organic operations
A nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded to Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will support research on soil health and weed suppression in organic farming. With the $999,999 award from USDA’s Organic Transitions Program, principal investigator Jason Kaye, distinguished professor of soil biogeochemistry, and colleagues will investigate methods to enhance soil health and suppress weeds within organic annual and perennial rotations.
Organic Trade Association Responds: Organic imports and fraud
Fraud in the organic system – whether it occurs inside or outside the United States — harms the entire organic sector and shakes the trust of consumers in organic. That is why the Organic Trade Association and the organic community continuously advocate for actions that will help detect and prevent organic fraud, and that is why we wholeheartedly support USDA’s new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule to bolster organic regulations and protect organic integrity throughout the global organic supply chain.
https://www.ota.com/news/press-releases/22950
Organic Milk Sales are Surging as Consumers Become Health-Conscious
The global market for organic milk is estimated to be worth $159.75 million in 2022, with a 5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in demand from 2018 to 2022, according to Fact.MR. Based on recent estimates, the market will reportedly grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% and reach a valuation of $319.36 million by the end of 2033.
https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/101631-organic-milk-sales-are-surging-as-consumers-become-health-conscious
Organic farmers urge European Parliament to uphold ban on NGTs to support healthy food systems
IFOAM Organics Europe (IFOAM) is demanding that the European Parliament maintain its ban on all New Genetic Techniques (NGTs) in organic farming. Concerns have arisen after the responsible rapporteur in the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) proposed to remove the ban on Category 1 NGTs.
https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/organic-farmers-urge-european-parliament-to-uphold-ban-on-ngts-to-support-healthy-food-systems.html
