Thousands of consumers, farmers, scientists, academics and legislators responded during the comment period on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed organic rule asking the department to ensure that final regulations not mislead consumers into believing organic foods are safer and more nutritious than other … Continue reading Public Seeks Assurances that USDA’s Proposed Organic Rule Not Misleading; Widespread Concern that Organic Labeling Will Discriminate Against Conventional Farming Practices Including Agricultural Biotechnology