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.... 
by Mark Kastel | May 6, 2026 | Commentary, OrganicEye Posts
OrganicEye is demanding transparency in organic labeling and advocating for testing all imports, getting carcinogenic carrageenan out of organic food, and lifting the cloak on corporate agribusinesses hiding behind their certifiers, consultants, and lobbyists. The... 
by Mark Kastel | Apr 27, 2026 | Commentary, OrganicEye Posts
LA FARGE, WIS. — In 1990, Congress charged the USDA with protecting the interests of organic stakeholders, farmers, consumers, and businesses when it passed the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA). Unlike many laws, where Congress leaves it up to the administration to... 
by Julie Wilson | Mar 12, 2025 | OrganicEye Posts
Like other federal regulatory agencies, the USDA and its National Organic Program are facing staffing cuts, raising questions about the program’s future. Last week we learned that the semi-annual meetings of the National Organic Standards Board would now take place...