New “Bioengineered” GMO labeling law denounced as weak, complicated, and full of loopholes
The new U.S. GMO labeling law, called the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS), took effect on January 1st and was widely criticized by both opponents and supporters of GMO foods. Andrew…
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Clemson aims to boost organic rice production in salty coastal region
Developing salt-tolerant rice cultivars is the mission of the Clemson University-led project iCORP (Increasing Coastal Organic Rice Production). South Carolina’s premier rice,…
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Delaware Valley University receives organic farming grant
The Organic Farming Program of Delaware Valley University (DelVal) has received a major investment—a grant from the William Hearst Foundation. The funds…
1 min read04 · Market NewsOrganic soybeans remain a hot topic in early 2022 prompting interest in alternatives
With continually rising organic soybean prices remaining a key point of market concern, the question for many becomes which alternative source of…
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Public interest groups push court to expedite lawsuit over EPA’s dicamba approval
Center for Food Safety, Center for Biological Diversity, Pesticide Action Network, and National Family Farm Coalition filed a motion to speed up…
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Study: Non-GMO Project has greater influence on consumer purchases than GMO labeling
A study from Cornell University has found that the Non-GMO Project could benefit from the new National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS). Faculty members Aaron…
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Stonyfield co-founder Gary Hirshberg announces new Northeast organic family farm partnership to save organic family farms
Partnership invites consumers to pledge to purchase one-fourth of weekly dairy purchases from brands committed to increasing their purchases from New England…
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Proving naysayers wrong: Marquette organic grain business shows ‘it can be done’
By Jessica Votipka Time and time again, Grain Place Foods in rural Marquette has heard the phrase, “It can’t be done.” It’s a phrase…
6 min read09 · Organic NewsCalifornia leads the U.S. in organic food production
The state of California accounts for 36% of all national organic production, with production and sales of organic projected to continue that…
1 min read10 · Organic NewsOrganic produce sector could grow 10% in 2022
Consumers under 25 are currently the most powerful component driving organic produce sales, said Mike Mauti of Canada-based Execulytics Consulting. The market…
1 min readBIOFACH and VIVANESS 2022 postponed until July 2022
The global trade fair/conference for organic food and natural and organic personal care products has been postponed from February to July of…
1 min read12 · Organic NewsFrench company joins food waste initiative to make organic food accessible
Grand Etal Bio, producer and marketer of 100% organic products, has joined Too Good To Go, a Danish phone app that connects…
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What a year it was for organic grains; 2021 year in review
By David Becker, Fast Markets/The Jacobsen The twists and turns of organic grain prices were extraordinary in 2021. While organic corn prices saw sizeable…
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CCOF now offers Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) program
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is partnering with the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) to offer the Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) program. ROC™ certification encompasses environmental…
1 min read15 · Regenerative AgricultureFarmers Business Network and Environmental Defense Fund launch farmer line of credit to incentivize regenerative agriculture
Farmers Business Network (FBN) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) have initiated the FBN Regenerative Agriculture Finance Fund (RAFF)—a unique U.S. financing program rewarding farmers who meet soil…
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Fashion industry adopts regenerative agriculture
Despite clothing fabrics touting “organic” or “sustainable” labels to lure ethically minded customers, many of the environmental claims are not accurate. Changing…
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RIP Arpad Pusztai: Scientist who discovered toxic effects from GMO potatoes
A meticulous scientist who woke up the world to the dangers of GM foods The eminent scientist Dr. Arpad Pusztai passed away…
2 min read18 · GMO NewsChina plans overhaul of seed rules to pave way for GM corn approval
In a significant “turnaround,” the Chinese government is overhauling regulations in the seed industry to clear a path for commercial growing of…
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Patient receives GM pig heart in transplant procedure
For the first time, a heart from a genetically modified pig was successfully transplanted into a human. This “watershed event” could change…
1 min readGM animal-free egg protein set to launch
A new synthetic biology product—egg protein with “no chicken needed”—was announced by Clara Foods in October of last year. The biotechnology company…
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Investors demand $2.5 billion from Bayer over Monsanto acquisition
Close to 320 of the company’s investors have filed a possible class action lawsuit against Bayer, asking for about $2.5 billion in…
1 min read22 · Pesticide NewsGermany’s new government reaffirms ban on glyphosate, sets ambitious organic farming goal
The new German coalition government has committed to former leader Angela Merkel’s plan to ban glyphosate-based herbicides from the end of 2023.…
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