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Non-GMO breeding and agroecology are helping to save the banana
Bananas have their enemies—one is the black Sigatoka disease, which GMO developers have been trying to eliminate for decades through disease-resistant GM…
1 min read03 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterNon-GMO seed-breeding company to open U.S. office
Israel-based non-GMO seed-breeding specialist Equinom, Ltd. will open offices in the U.S. to serve the North American market. This move will accelerate the…
1 min read04 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterWonder Bread now builds strong bodies the non-GMO way
The iconic Wonder Bread brand has become the first mainstream sliced bread brand to become Non-GMO Project Verified. Wonder Bread, with its…
1 min readNon-GMO corn acres remain steady in 2019, non-GMO soybean acres down 1%
U.S. farmers planted seven million acres of non-GMO corn in 2019 and 4.3 million acres of non-GMO soybeans, according to Mercaris’s 2019…
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First map shows global hotspots of glyphosate contamination
Agricultural scientists and engineers have produced the world’s first map detailing global “hot spots” of soil contaminated with glyphosate, a herbicide widely…
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Long-term analysis shows GM cotton no match for insects in India
Supporters of genetically modified Bt cotton in India have long touted increased yields and reduced pesticides to justify its production. But that…
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About half of U.S. adults are wary of health effects of genetically modified foods
Americans have mixed views about genetically modified foods (GMOs) and their implications for society, according to a survey by the Pew Research…
2 min read09 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterFarmers and food groups innovate to keep operations viable as coronavirus spreads
With the spread of the coronavirus and the requirement for social distancing, farmers who sell directly to customers at farmers’ markets and…
2 min read10 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterCongressional pandemic aid package includes funds for farmers
The $2 trillion congressional relief aid bill to respond to the expanding coronavirus pandemic provides $9.5 billion in emergency funding to aid…
1 min readUSDA moves organic standards board meeting online
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program (NOP) recently announced that the National Organic Standards…
1 min read12 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterBrooklyn co-op scrambles to restock amid pandemic food demand
The good news: there seems to be plenty of food. The challenge: distributors can’t deliver as fast as shoppers are grabbing things…
1 min read13 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterNon-GMO Project forms task force, publishes interim policies during coronavirus pandemic
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Non-GMO Project has formed a task force to assess and mitigate impacts to the project’s…
1 min readOrganic distillers make hand sanitizer to help fight coronavirus
With bars and restaurants shut down, distilling companies have realized a way to help out during the pandemic. Western Reserve Distillers in…
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Negative press on organic farming stems from simplistic and misleading research, review says
Recent claims that organic agriculture raises carbon dioxide emissions—because it requires more land then conventional agriculture—have confused buyers looking for environmentally beneficial…
1 min read16 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterNew study identifies organic farming’s best soil health practices
The Organic Center and University of Maryland spotlight organic farming practices that provide the biggest bang to soil health Even with good…
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Lawsuit against USDA to defend organic animal welfare rule advances
Court gives USDA 180 days to fix its modeling errors in Organic Trade Association animal welfare lawsuit The U.S. District Court for…
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Georgia spreads its first organic peanut butter across the state
Georgia grows 60% of all U.S. peanuts, but hasn’t had an organic product to contribute until now. Dedicated efforts since 2004 from…
1 min read19 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterCompeer Financial launches organic bridge loan
Sun Compeer Financial, a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative based in the Upper Midwest, has announced the launch of a new loan product…
1 min readOrganic farmers and non-profits sue USA over loophole for hydroponics
The Center for Food Safety (CFS), along with a coalition of organic farms and stakeholders, filed a lawsuit over the United States Department of…
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South Dakota man indicted for $71 million organic grain fraud
The second large-scale organic fraud case in the Midwest in under a year has highlighted ongoing concern. Between 2012 and 2018, businessman…
1 min read22 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterOrganic Trade Association to hold fraud prevention program
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently announced a comprehensive, specially designed anti-fraud online training course, created by Michigan State in partnership with…
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Is Regenerative Agriculture Profitable? New study says it is
Regenerative agriculture is a growing trend in the United States and worldwide. The primary goal of regenerative agriculture is to rebuild soil…
1 min read24 · Regenerative AgricultureSurvey: farmers who focus on soil health report more profitability, less stress, greater satisfaction than other farmers
A 2019 survey of farmers in South Dakota has found that those who use soil health practices report increased profitability, more resilience…
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General Mills promotes a regenerative renaissance through Soil Health Academy
Continuing its commitment to regenerative agriculture practices, food giant General Mills has awarded a $1.65 million grant to the non-profit Soil Health…
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