29 Jun 2017

Organic Integrity Database Updates

By USDA Office of Communications

The Organic Integrity Database (INTEGRITY) is in its second full year of production, and we have recent updates to share! 

Database Upgrades and New Releases 

The INTEGRITY team continues to use certifier and user feedback to add new functionality to the system. Here are some new database features:

27 Jun 2017

USDA Publishes Response to April 2017 National Organic Standards Board Recommendations

By USDA Office of Communications

The National Organic Program (NOP) sent a memo to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) responding to NOSB recommendations made during its April 2017 meeting in Denver, CO. The memo includes a brief summary of each of the NOSB recommendations and the NOP’s response.  View the

27 Jun 2017

Farmers Encouraged to Attend Soil Health Field Days Across the Iowa

By Lisa Cassady
Inquisitive neighbors encouraged at soil health field days across Midwest Farmers to learn how practices can improve their operations and profitability
27 Jun 2017

Secretary Perdue to Travel to China to Mark Return of U.S. Beef

By USDA Office of Communications

Events in Beijing and Shanghai on Friday and Saturday

 

26 Jun 2017

Perdue: USDA Halting Import of Fresh Brazilian Beef

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, DC, June 22, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the suspension of all imports of fresh beef from Brazil because of recurring concerns about the safety of the products intended for the American market.  The suspension of shipments will remain in place until the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture takes corrective action which the USDA finds satisfactory.

23 Jun 2017

Farmers Encouraged to Vote in Corn Checkoff Director Elections

By Lisa Cassady
JOHNSTON, Iowa, June 21, 2017 -The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) will hold elections in Crop Reporting Districts 1, 3, 6 and 9 on July 18, 2017.
20 Jun 2017

Joint Statement of Secretary Perdue (U.S.), Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Canada) & Secretary Calzada (Mexico) Regarding Trilateral Agriculture Meetings in Savannah, Georgia

By USDA Office of Communications

SAVANNAH, GA, June 20, 2017 – Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay; Mexican Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food Jose Calzada; and United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement at the conclusion of their first trilateral meetings in Savannah, GA, June 19-20, 2017.

16 Jun 2017

Perdue Names Leadership in Acting Roles as USDA Reorganization Takes Shape

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, DC, June 16, 2017) – Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today named three individuals who will take on leadership roles as the U.S.

16 Jun 2017

Iowa FFA Career Development Event Results

By Scott Johnson
Congratulations to our FFA members and chapters that participated in our Career Development Events at Iowa State University and Kirkwood Community College this month!
Please be sure to check out our 2017 Press Release Webpage for results from our various competitive events. The respective June event results are also attached.
16 Jun 2017

Repeat Offering: Webinar for Organic Handlers: June 28

By USDA Office of Communications
On June 14, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) hosted a one-hour training webinar for organic handlers on Organic Integrity in the Supply Chain. Organic handlers play a vital role in the global organic control system, which includes strict production standards; accreditation of certifiers; certification of farmers, processors and handlers; and enforcement. 

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