Year in review: The 10 biggest organic and non-GMO news stories of 2017
As we begin 2018, it’s a good time to look back at the 10 most significant events in the organic and non-GMO markets in 2017.
In this issue
Mercaris announces 30% increase in certified organic grain acreage for 2017
In its 2017 Organic & Non-GMO Acreage Report market data firm Mercaris reports that US acreage for organic grains—corn, wheat, oats, and…
1 min read03 · Organic NewsShould ‘USDA Organic’ animals be treated more humanely? The Trump administration just said no.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently ruled that livestock, including chickens, cows, and pigs, raised using organic agricultural practices do not have…
3 min read04 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterThanks to Big Ag, that “organic” label might not mean what you think
Francis Thicke, an organic farmer and former member of the National Organic Standards Board, warns that the integrity of the organic standards…
3 min readPipeline Foods Breaks Ground on New Grain Terminal in North Dakota
Pipeline Foods LLC, the first U.S.-based supply chain solutions company focused exclusively on non-GMO and organic food and feed, recently announced it…
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Flynn Creek Farms: sustaining the soil and a farmer’s dream with non-GMO seeds and grains
Wisconsin based-Flynn Creek Farms focuses on developing open pollinated, non-GMO varieties of yellow, red, white, and blue corn.
3 min read07 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterNew study could lead to development of non-GMO corn hybrids with corn rootworm resistance
Western corn rootworm can devastate corn fields, and genetically modified corn varieties with rootworm resistance are failing as the insects develop resistance…
3 min readSolynta develops a blight-resistant non-GMO potato
Dutch company Solynta has developed a potato variety that is resistant to late blight (Phytophthora Infestans). As a result, it could greatly…
1 min read09 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterHow will GMO labeling law affect non-GMO labeling?
The new GMO labeling law being developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture might have some influence on what ingredients and foods…
2 min read10 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterSevita welcomes partners that share ‘Seeds for Healthier Way of Life’ vision
Leading Canadian non-GMO food soybean supplier Sevita is capitalizing on the growing worldwide demand for non-GMO foods. Sevita participates in research, production,…
3 min readLegacy brands Imperial Sugar® and Dixie Crystals® secure Non-GMO Project verification
Imperial Sugar becomes the latest major food brand to earn non-GMO verification. The company recently announced that multiple products under the flagship…
1 min read12 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterAgricultural “sea change” forces Midwestern food giants to adapt
Consumers are increasingly demanding healthier, organic, and more sustainably produced foods. As a result, food companies and farmers are responding with initiatives…
2 min read13 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterIn the Corn Belt, resurgence of small grains offers environmental solutions
A growing number of Iowa farmers are adding oats, rye, and other small grains into their corn and soybean crop rotations to…
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GM genes are still getting into native Mexican maize
Genetically modified genes are still getting into native Mexican maize varieties, a new study has found. This is in spite of the…
2 min read15 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterNon-browning apples land in US stores
The controversial genetically modified Arctic Apple is now sold in the U.S. Three varieties—Golden, Granny, and Fuji (with Gala on the way)—were…
2 min read16 · GMO NewsGene editing: supporters hope it can it elude the GMO stigma, opponents say it is another GMO
A new technology is being rapidly deployed to create new plant traits, while avoiding government regulations that cover genetically modified plants. Supporters…
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This Is How Badly Monsanto Wants Farmers to Spray Its Problematic Herbicide
In the wake of 2017’s dicamba herbicide drift disaster, which damaged 3.6 million acres of farmland, Monsanto will pay farmers a rebate…
2 min read18 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterEU votes to renew license for glyphosate herbicide for five years
The European Union recently voted to renew the license for glyphosate herbicide for five years. The decision was criticized by both glyphosate…
2 min read19 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterIt’s a fact: “Peel Back the Label” is bound to fail
A new campaign, “Peel Back the Label,” is attacking companies that label their products as non-GMO. The campaign, which is similar to…
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