Applegate Bets on Regenerative Beef
Applegate is expanding its regenerative beef sourcing strategy after an initial pilot underscored both the promise and complexity of scaling certified regenerative supply chains. The company first launched a certified regenerative hot…
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Organic Compost Market
The global organic compost market is expanding as agriculture and waste systems respond to mounting pressure to improve soil health and reduce…
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Organic Night Out Celebrates Momentum
The Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center hosted “Organic Night Out,” an annual event recognizing leaders and organizations advancing the organic…
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Patagonia Funds Regenerative Agriculture
Private sector investment is playing a growing role in accelerating regenerative agriculture as concerns around pesticide use, soil degradation, and climate resilience…
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Iran War Impacting Fertilizer Supply
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is disrupting global fertilizer supply chains, creating challenges for European agriculture during a critical planting period. Instability…
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Top 5 Sustainable Sourcing Strategies
These strategies reflect a broader shift toward sourcing models that prioritize transparency, environmental outcomes, and long-term supply stability. Direct Farmer Partnerships:…
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Nanoplastics Raise Heavy Metal Levels in Lettuce
New research from Texas A&M University finds that nanoplastics may significantly increase the accumulation of toxic heavy metals in food crops. In…
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10 Year Study of Soil Carbon Stocks in Organic Ag
A new long-term study published in Scientific Reports finds that organic farming systems using reduced tillage, compost, and mulch applications can significantly…
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EWG’s Full 2026 Dirty Dozen List
The Environmental Working Group has released its 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, ranking fruits and vegetables based on pesticide residue…
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Organic Farming Creates Fertile Soils
A growing body of research continues to show that organic farming systems improve soil fertility, structure, and biological activity compared to conventional…
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Report Warns Against GMO Wheat
A new report from Friends of the Earth is raising concerns about the potential introduction of genetically engineered wheat into the U.S.…
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Non-Profits Step In Amid Funding Cuts
Farmers across the United States are facing mounting financial pressure as federal support programs become less reliable at the same time that…
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Schiff Highlights Federal Policy Pressures on Organic and Specialty Crop Farmers
At a California agriculture policy forum, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff outlined key federal policy challenges affecting organic and specialty crop producers, emphasizing…
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Using AI for Food Sustainability
AI and centralized data platforms are increasingly being used to accelerate product development, reduce waste, and improve sustainability by food and beverage…
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Washington Developments Affecting Organic Agriculture
Leaders from the Organic Trade Association, National Organic Coalition, and Organic Farmers Association provided a comprehensive federal policy update, discussing funding disruptions,…
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Mushroom Compost and Weed Killing Microbes
As farmers look to move away from synthetic inputs and repeated tillage, compost and soil microbes are emerging as complementary tools within…
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