The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) published the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule in the Federal Register on January 19, 2023. NOP will hold an informational webinar to provide an overview of the rule’s changes and how they will affect organic farms and businesses.

Webinar links and details

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the United Soybean Board (Board) to succeed 19 members and five alternate members with terms that expire in December 2023. The deadline for nominations is April 23, 2023.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending to May 1, 2023, the deadline for receiving comments on its procedures related to the use of instrument technology in the official meat grading program. AMS announced on January 4, 2023, that it was seeking comments on several key enhancements to ensure USDA grading is delivered with the highest levels of consistency and accuracy. The original deadline for comments was February 17, 2023.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of 32 members to the National Potato Promotion Board. Appointed are 30 producer members and two importers to fill three-year terms expiring February 28, 2026.

Members newly appointed to serve are:

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA), in collaboration with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and other statewide partners, will implement Indiana Grown Food for Schools: A Collaboration to Develop Sustainable and Equitable Partnerships Between Indiana Farms and Schools.