Beyond greenwashing: 5 key strategies for genuine sustainability in agriculture
By Santiago Gowland, CEO, Rainforest Alliance Businesses must adopt clear frameworks for regenerative agriculture, with specific goals, detailed practices and scientific methods to measure impacts. Successful regenerative agriculture should consider local environmental conditions…
In this issue
New report details health, sustainability benefits of organic produce
The Organic Center reviews three decades of science on organic vs non-organic Choosing between organic or non-organic strawberries and spinach in the…
4 min read03 · Organic NewsOrganic farmers’ beliefs about soil microbiome affect their practices, study shows
By Marianne Stein Organic farming can support soil microorganisms that promote plant defenses and reduce insect pests. But not all organic practices…
2 min read04 · Regenerative AgricultureFrom almond crops to BIPOC communities, Daily Harvest aims to transition more farms to regenerative-organic
Food companies and farmers alike often see regenerative and/or organic farming as a risky venture, so despite both phrases being common in food…
7 min readUSDA grant project supports regenerative agriculture markets for small and/or underserved producers
A Greener World (AGW), Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) and Soil Health Institute (SHI) will lead a USDA grant initiative focused on…
1 min read06 · Regenerative AgricultureNationwide partnership advances regenerative cotton
A nationwide partnership led by the Soil Health Institute’s United States Regenerative Cotton Fund (USRCF) is propelling sustainable cotton farming in the…
1 min read07 · Regenerative AgricultureLotus Foods announces large investment in regenerative rice cultivation
In a significant milestone, Lotus Foods—pioneer in heirloom, organic and regenerative rice cultivation—announced an investment of $22.5 million from Grounded Capital to…
1 min readAward-winning, sustainable dairy with a commitment to non-GMO
Berchtesgadener Land dairy has long been shaking things up in Germany! Founded in 1927, the mountain farmers’ co-operative has repeatedly attracted positive…
3 min read09 · Organic NewsOrganic produce trade is growing between the U.S. and Mexico
Trade between the U.S. and Mexico in organic produce is booming, according to a recent report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.…
1 min read10 · Organic NewsOrganic cotton group mobilizes farmers and brands to grow organic cotton industry
In its impact report for 2022-23, the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) highlights significant strides in advancing organic cotton farming practices and driving…
1 min readSpain’s GM corn cultivation is in sharp decline
Despite a robust debut in the mid-1990s, and two decades of strong adoption, the last ten years have seen stagnation and moderate…
1 min read12 · Mexico’s GMO BanRespecting rights in the U.S.-Mexico GMO corn dispute
By Karen Hansen-Kuhn The trade dispute over Mexico’s restrictions on genetically engineered (GE) corn and glyphosate, a pesticide that GE corn is…
5 min read13 · GMO NewsChina approves first gene-edited wheat for food production
The Chinese government recently authorized the safety of genetically engineered wheat as it proceeds cautiously with the commercial production of GMO food…
1 min readRobot weedkillers could help farmers reduce need for pesticides
The unassuming yellow (4 ft. x 2 ft.) battery-powered locomotive is a welcome sight to Clint Brauer, whose Kansas company Greenfield builds and…
1 min read15 · PesticidesPesticide use continues to drop in California
Reflecting a long-term trend, reported pesticide use dropped over 5% between 2021 and 2022 in California. Data from the Pesticide Use Report…
1 min read16 · Organic NewsAre organic dairy farms paving the way for a healthier planet?
Organic dairy farming is not just a trend; it’s a powerful solution for combating climate change. By using sustainable practices, organic dairy…
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