Friend or foe? Environmental advocates eye Kennedy nomination warily
By Shannon Kelleher In the wake of last month’s announcement that President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), some…
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AI + synthetic biology: What could possibly go wrong?
By Kurt Cobb Science fiction films are replete with human space travelers visiting far-away planets that have atmospheres suitable for those humans…
5 min read03 · Organic NewsUSDA official: We are shutting the door on fraudulent organic imports
NOP’s Jennifer Tucker is confident organic fraud is being stopped, but organic grain supplier is skeptical In the wake of the U.S.…
2 min read04 · Organic NewsPhiladelphia organic farm buying Nebraska farmland to convert to organic
Belltown Farms, a Philadelphia-based company, has emerged as the second-largest buyer of farmland in Nebraska, purchasing around 19,000 acres for $41 million…
1 min readOrganic produce increases to 2021 volume after multi-year decrease
Although growth slowed down a bit compared to the second quarter of 2024, organic produce sales grew for the third consecutive quarter.…
1 min read06 · Organic NewsRodale Institute partners to create India’s first regenerative organic research center
Rodale Institute is joining Gallant Regenerative Organic Private Limited (GROPL) and University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASD) in India to launch a…
1 min read07 · Non-GMO NewsSeed Integrity Pledge for Safe Seeds launched to provide resources for non-GMO seeds
The Seed Integrity Pledge for Safe Seeds was recently launched by GMO/Toxin Free USA to raise awareness about the increasing availability of…
3 min readNew regenerative organic agriculture program to support South Dakota farmers
The OTI-RAPP program is led by Dr. Angela K. Jackson, who will advise and support producers interested in organic regenerative ag across…
2 min read09 · Regenerative AgricultureRegenerative farming practices improve nutritional profiles for turkeys, study finds
The OTI-RAPP program is led by Dr. Angela K. Jackson, who will advise and support producers interested in organic regenerative ag across…
2 min read10 · Regenerative AgricultureUNFI and Climate Collaborative partner to launch regenerative transition community of practice
The Climate Collaborative, in partnership with the UNFI Foundation, recently announced the launch of the second cohort of its Regenerative Transition Community…
2 min readSecretary of Agriculture Vilsack meets with Thousand Hills to recognize climate-smart regenerative ag practices
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed, a Minnesota-based regenerative agriculture company, met with United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack at the USDA Partnerships…
1 min read12 · Market NewsDefining regenerative agriculture, building regenerative organic supply chains, organic market trends among topics at Sustainable Foods Summit
The Sustainable Foods Summit, scheduled for January 22-23, 2025, in San Francisco, will focus on regenerative agriculture and sustainability programs. Here are…
1 min read13 · Market NewsThe Land Institute launches Perennial Percent label to increase perennial grain adoption
The Land Institute recently announced the launch of the Perennial Percent™ label. This innovative initiative encourages food and beverage companies to incorporate…
2 min readNu Life Market wins Kansas’ 2024 Governor’s Award with gluten-free sorghum
It’s the largest dedicated grain sorghum milling and processing company in the U.S. With the gluten-free global market expected to double from…
1 min read15 · GMO NewsMexico’s new president will introduce constitutional safeguard for non-GMO corn
If supporters of the U.S.’s hardline stand against Mexico wanting to import only non-GMO corn were hoping the country’s new president would…
1 min read16 · GMO NewsVictory! Federal Court Strikes Down Lax GMO Rules, Halts GE Crop Introductions Without USDA Oversight
Court Ruling holds 2020 regulations exempting most GE crops from oversight contradicted the agency’s own prior conclusions and are unsupported by science.…
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