by Mark Kastel | Aug 12, 2026 | ActionAlert, OrganicEye Posts
Take Action: Flagrant scofflaws let off the hook! Organic certifiers have a conflict of interest when the USDA charges them with investigating allegations made against their own clients. Photo courtesy of Farm Forward Horrendous animal abuse/deaths, antibiotic use,... 
by Mark Kastel | Jul 23, 2026 | OrganicEye Posts, Press Release
Bud Wilhelm, owner, Royal Honey, Royal City, WA; one of the plaintiffs. US conventional honey producers can’t compete with illegitimate organic imports Congress passed the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to protect industry stakeholders, farmers, businesses, and... 
by Mark Kastel | Jul 14, 2026 | News Posts
“Don’t Panic — Go Organic!” Fludioxonil diminishes our capability to fight oxidative stress. Is that why kidney and liver disease and cancer are appearing in people at much younger ages? Not to mention widespread fertility problems. This material is applied... 
by Mark Kastel | May 13, 2026 | Commentary, OrganicEye Posts
Commentary by Mark A. KastelThe meeting was opened by Dr. Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator of the National Organic Program. Legality of Meeting Dr. Tucker claimed that the meeting was being legally conducted because the requirements for a “quorum” have been met....