New Program Aims to Grow U.S. Organic Production
New program Kernel mentoring program will connect experienced organic farmers with aspiring organic farmers.
Organic News
Used Cooking Oil as Potential Source for Organic Pest Control
Researchers at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand have developed a liquid potassium soap made from used cooking oil that could offer a new approach to pest control in organic agriculture. The research adds to growing interest in converting food waste streams into agricultural inputs, while emerging studies are examining how waste cooking oil derivatives could be used against a range of crop pests.
Texas Stops Grocery Stores From Using Pesticide Mist
A new Texas restriction on pesticide misting in grocery stores highlights the growing scrutiny surrounding how pesticides are used in food retail environments. The development also raises broader questions about exposure, food safety, and the standards retailers use to protect products and customers.
Federal Court Sides with Public in Labeling Case
A federal appeals court ruling has reopened key elements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, requiring the agency to reconsider how highly refined foods and certain disclosure methods are treated under federal law.