Organic versus regenerative agriculture: a complicated relationship
Organic and regenerative agriculture aren’t the same, but advances in organic may pave the way for broader adoption of regenerative practices. By Dale Buss Organic agriculture is both a complement and a…
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Testy exchange marks precision fermentation session at Expo West
In response to a complaint that the session was one-sided opposing the GMO technology, panelists said synthetic biology conferences are one-sided in…
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Regenerative organic certification reaffirms Lundberg Family Farms’ four generation mission to “leave the land better than we found it”
Company sets goal to certify all organic rice grown on its farms as regenerative organic by 2027 Lundberg Family Farms, a leading…
4 min read04 · GMO NewsI’m sorry, corporate profit outweighs the right to choose
What right does our government, our research institutions, or a group of multi-national corporations have to tell anyone what they must eat,…
4 min readGlobal organic farmland and market continued to grow in 2021
Organic retail sales increased by 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) and reached almost 125 billion euros ($135 billion) in 2021; organic farmland…
2 min read06 · Organic NewsOrganic Trade Association releases forward-looking 2023 Farm Bill platform
Building on progress proposed for the organic sector in the 2018 Farm Bill, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) released its platform for…
1 min read07 · Organic Farming and FoodLower organic yields dampen the upside of environmental and climate cost savings, German study finds
Though organic agriculture yields still lag behind conventional, organic farming could save as much as $4.33 billion in climate and environmental costs,…
1 min readUniversity of Georgia study aims to help farmers transitioning to organic production
With the continuing demand for organic food, a three-year study done at University of Georgia hopes to refine best practices for farmers…
1 min read09 · Organic NewsTransitioning the Minnesota family farm to a certified organic dairy
When you have an opportunity to inherit a 320-acre farm with little infrastructure that’s belonged to the family for over 100 years—what…
1 min read10 · Non-GMO NewsEurope produced 1 million tons of certified non-GMO soybeans in 2022
Donau Soja’s Protein Partnership Program aims to increase production of non-GMO soybeans in Europe With 2022’s harvest, more than 1 million tons…
1 min readBenson Hill’s non-GMO soy portfolio achieves ProTerra Sustainability Certification
Benson Hill, Inc. is one of the first U.S.-based companies to receive the international ProTerra Certification, a rigorous global standard that sets…
1 min read12 · Non-GMO News“Ohne GenTechnik” (Non-GMO) is the most well-understood food label in Germany
A survey by the German Quality Seal Monitor 2023 has found that the green “Ohne GenTechnik” (Non-GMO) diamond is the most well-understood…
1 min read13 · Market NewsNatural and organic trade shows draw massive crowds
BioFach and Vivaness and Natural Products Expo West, attracted a combined total of more than 100,000 supporters of organic and natural products.…
1 min readFiberstar, Inc. launches new organic citrus fibers for food & beverages
Fiberstar, Inc., a developer of innovative citrus fibers launched a line of new organic citrus fibers: Citri- Fi® 400 series. These new citrus…
1 min read15 · Regenerative AgricultureNew sensor may be groundbreaking tool to measure soil health
“This is the equivalent of having a wearable health sensor on your body that tells you in real-time what’s happening. Think of…
2 min read16 · Regenerative AgricultureGlobal collaboration on high-yielding perennial rice heralds new possibilities for grain production
Interest in developing and testing perennial grain crops has grown exponentially over the last decade. Recently, a new report in Nature Sustainability…
1 min readPerennial crops can counteract biodiversity loss, research suggests
Dwindling biodiversity is a crisis facing humanity, threatening food supply and ecosystems. Perennial agriculture addresses the crisis, boosting on-farm habitat for many…
1 min read18 · Regenerative AgricultureThe gut microbiome connects the dots: farm to food to human health
For thousands of years, soil and environmental microbes have partnered with humans—we feed bacteria in our gut microbiome which then provides us…
2 min read19 · Regenerative AgriculturePilot project launches for Southern cotton farms to engage in ecosystem service markets
The Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC), US Cotton Trust Protocol, Manulife Investment Management, and Forum for the Future recently announced the launch…
1 min readPatagonia Provisions purchases Moonshot snack brand
Patagonia Provisions, the food & beverage division of Patagonia, recently acquired Moonshot, a Planet Forward, Inc. brand. This acquisition—a first in more than 20 years…
1 min read21 · Regenerative CertificationKalona SuperNatural Milk is from 42 Land to Market Verified regenerative farms
Iowa dairy company Kalona SuperNatural recently announced that 42 of its dairy farms are now Verified Regenerative by Land to Market. The…
2 min read22 · GMO NewsDoubts about safety of lab-grown meat
Despite lacking long-term safety studies to conclude that consuming lab-grown meat is harmless, some products may end up on restaurant menus this…
1 min readNew GMO alert: gene-edited microbes introduce a new twist in GMO agriculture
As many seek new approaches and tangible mechanisms to address the effects of climate change in agriculture, some are opting for solutions…
3 min read24 · GMO NewsNon-GMO Project lifts the veil on hidden GMOs in personal health and wellness products
The global personal health and wellness market is expected to increase 25% by 2025—raking in $7 trillion. While most consumers prioritize safe,…
1 min read25 · PesticidesStudy shows synthetic pesticides significantly more dangerous than natural ones
Supporters of so-called conventional agriculture have been claiming that pesticides used in organic farming are as harmful or even more harmful than…
3 min readChildhood exposure to glyphosate herbicide may increase the risk of disease in young adulthood
By Sheila Kaplan New research from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health shows that childhood exposure to the world’s most widely…
2 min read27 · PesticidesPollination loss removes healthy foods from global diets, increases chronic diseases causing excess deaths
Inadequate pollination has led to a 3-5% loss of fruit, vegetable, and nut production and an estimated 427,000 excess deaths annually from…
1 min read28 · Regenerative CertificationQUINN snack company to participate in the Soil Carbon Initiative
QUINN, a pioneer in reinventing classic snacks, announced its participation in the Soil Carbon Initiative (SCI), a new program from nonprofit Green…
1 min readEU report: Non-toxic alternatives to glyphosate are accessible and financially feasible
As policymakers in the European Union develop plans to cut pesticide use and risk in half, Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe, working…
1 min read30 · Market NewsMontana Specialty Mills expands operations, processing capacity
Great Falls, Montana is getting an economic boost with expansion of Montana Specialty Mills’ processing facility. The company processes agricultural commodities including…
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