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AnnouncementJune 16, 2016


The National Organic Program (NOP) of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is pleased to announce that Market News is expanding its organic reporting, provide market trends in organic dairy, and share an blog from the National Farmers Union.
 Market News is Expanding its Reporting
                   
USDA Market News is expanding its organic reporting and would like to work with certified organic livestock, poultry, egg, dairy, cotton, grain, and corresponding handling operations to develop new organic reports.
 
Every day, our reporters contact industry stakeholders at all levels of the supply chain to collect market information. We examine and interpret the data, then report prices, volumes, and market trends on hundreds of agricultural commodities. USDA Market News provides unbiased market information to the industry gathered from individuals, like you.
 
Over the next year, we will be reaching out to ask you to participate by sharing information about your business. We assure you that we respect your confidentiality. We welcome your assistance and ask that you join us in bringing valuable market information pertinent to your business back home to you.
 
If you are interested in becoming a confidential Market News contact, please call Randy Hammerstrom at (970) 353-9750 or email Randy.Hammerstrom@ams.usda.gov.
  
 Market Trends in Organic Dairy
                   
AMS Dairy Market News recently published the Dairy Organic report. Published bi-weekly, this report provides organic price information and highlights market trends for dairy products, including milk, cheese, yogurt and butter. The report also highlights organic milk sales for Federal Milk Orders and provides insights for U.S. and international markets. For more information on organic dairy product markets, view the Biweekly Dairy Organic Report.
  
NFU Guest Blog by McEvoy
Last week, the National Farmers Union (NFU) published a guest blog by NOP Deputy Administrator Miles McEvoy. The blog outlines how setting clear standards, providing stakeholder education and support, and implementing a sound compliance program all work to set the foundation for protecting organic integrity. Access the blog at The National Organic Program -- Protecting the Integrity of Organic Agriculture.
About the Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) facilitates the competitive and efficient marketing of agricultural products. Through its National Organic Program, AMS facilitates trade and ensures the integrity of organic agricultural products by consistently implementing organic standards and enforcing compliance with the regulations throughout the world.
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