We've seen the word "organic" associated with foods in our grocery stores for years. Yet, there was no way to know for sure what was, or was not, truly organic. Beginning Monday, Oct. 21, only those ...

THETFORD, Vt. — Was your tomato grown in dirt or water? Organic shoppers might notice additional labels this summer that will give them the answer — and tell them whether their choices align with what ...

These are good times for those who grow and sell organic foods. But there may be trouble in paradise. Prompted by a quest for safer, healthier diets and a cleaner environment, more American consumers ...

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USDA organic sticker on a gallon of milk. - ZikG/Shutterstock If you've ever picked up an organic apple and wondered why it costs double the price (or more) of its conventional counterpart, you're not ...

NEW YORK - Is paying more for organic milk, meat or a can of beans worth it? The "USDA Organic" label generally signifies a product is made with relatively minimal synthetic pesticides and fertilizers ...

The National Organic Standards Board, an advisory committee to the US Department of Agriculture, voted to allow some crops grown hydroponically and aquaponically to have organic labels. Organic food ...

Organic is a regulated term and watchdog groups are actively watching to make sure producers and retailers alike don’t abuse this label. Recently, The Cornucopia Institute filed a formal complaint ...

LOS ANGELES — Organic foods are better for you, right? And they have fewer calories and taste better, correct? If that’s your across-the-board assessment of things organic, maybe it’s time to ...

For most of the ‘90s, organic farmers and suppliers worked diligently to have the Federal Government adopt a common standard for labeling that would enable supermarket shoppers to be able to identify ...