Organic farmers, certifiers express concerns about USDA Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule
USDA official says rule is closing the gap on organic fraud According to interviews conducted by Farm Progress, the U.S. organic food supply chain has been under pressure to come into compliance with the…
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Taking the pulse of the global organic movement
By Markus Arbenz, Organics4Development and FiBL, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Switzerland. The Organic World Congress (OWC) held in Taiwan last December…
2 min read03 · Organic NewsOrganic farmland, food sales continue to grow
The amount of certified organic farmland in the U.S. has more than doubled, expanding from 1.8 million acres in 2000 to 4.9…
1 min read04 · Organic NewsOrganic Farmers Association elects new leadership
National advocacy organization Organic Farmers Association (OFA) has elected its next Governing Council and Policy Committee members. For the 2025 leadership term, 18…
1 min readLeading scientist defends Mexico’s food sovereignty from GM corn and glyphosate
By Stacy Malkan Dr. María Elena Álvarez-Buylla is an expert on the topic of genetic engineering who has co-authored dozens of papers about molecular…
5 min read06 · Non-GMO NewsSnack company to pay $4 million to settle class action lawsuit over false non-GMO label on products
Deep River Snacks, a Connecticut-based company, has settled a class-action lawsuit over its “non-GMO ingredients” label by creating a $4 million reimbursement…
1 min read07 · Non-GMO NewsTUYYO selected for Non-GMO Project’s program supporting BIMPOC-led brands
Hispanic-owned brand TUYYO is the latest recipient of the Non-GMO Project’s Equitable Transfer Program (ETP). The initiative provides $10,000, supporting equity and…
1 min readTanzania achieves 128% food sufficiency through agroecology, rejects GMOs
While rejecting genetically modified organisms as a “false solution” linked to neocolonialism and economic dependence, Tanzania achieved a significant milestone recently by…
1 min read09 · AgroecologyGreen Economy Accelerator project engages farmers to transform agriculture in India
Satya Tripathi, former assistant general secretary of U.N. Environment, wants to solve environmental challenges by “[changing] the way [people] live their lives……
1 min read10 · Regenerative Agricultureregenagri carbon insetting program helps growers monetize environmental efforts
regenagri has launched the world’s first global carbon insetting program, specifically for agri-commodities supply chains. Providing farmers and growers with a route…
1 min readRegenerative Organic Certified® launches first ever national consumer campaign to accelerate growing demand nationwide
The Regenerative Organic Certified label is launching a national campaign, “Heal the Earth, Nourish your Life.™” with consumers so that awareness and…
1 min read12 · Market NewsGrain buyers offer contracts to grow organic and non-GMO grains in 2025
The following companies are offering contracts to farmers to grow non-GMO and organic grains in 2025: Ag Partners Co-Op, Seneca, KS…
2 min read13 · Market NewsFDA moves to ban toxic Red Dye No. 3 in food
Chemical linked to cancer, memory problems in children In a significant move to protect public health, the Food and Drug Administration recently…
1 min readNon-GMO Project launches Non-Ultraprocessed foods verification
After two decades of market leadership, leading certifier charts a bold course for food integrity The Non-GMO Project recently introduced Non-UPF Verified,…
2 min read15 · GMO NewsRFK Jr. wants to wean America off corn syrup, but production is already on the decline
Corn producers are shifting focus as demand for high-fructose corn syrup wanes, fueled by evolving consumer choices. by Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest Corn,…
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Study links glyphosate with neurodegenerative disease, including Alzheimer’s
New research from Arizona State University (ASU) has found that even brief exposure to the popular weed killer glyphosate can trigger long-lasting…
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