The Non-GMO Blog

Soil Carbon Gains Attention

In early 2026, USDA and select state programs launched new pilot programs allowing producers to earn carbon credits for verified soil improvements, signaling broader support for regenerative practices. Concurrently, the first verified soil carbon marketplaces have begun paying farmers for measurable gains in soil organic matter, providing both economic incentives and market validation for carbon-focused […]

Newly Approved PFAS-Linked Pesticides

As PFAS headlines reshape public trust in the food system, the arrival of two new fluorinated pesticides has intensified concerns and escalated debates. In mid-2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized registrations for two new pesticide active ingredients, cyclobutrifluram and isocycloseram, approved for use on crops including soybeans, cotton, leafy greens, turfgrass, and ornamentals. EPA […]

Diversified Farms Outperform in the Long-Term

A comprehensive second‑order meta‑analysis published in Nature Communications provides strong evidence that diversified agricultural systems, including intercropping, organic amendments, and crop rotation, significantly boost long‑term financial profitability and ecological services compared with conventional monocultures. The study synthesized results from 184 meta‑analyses spanning more than a century of research to examine how diversification practices influence farm […]

France’s Organic Sector Shows Signs of Recovery

France’s organic agriculture sector is showing early signs of recovery following a challenging period marked by declining acreage and market contraction, according to recent industry reporting. After several years of economic strain, consumer shifts, and profitability pressures that interrupted the post‑Covid growth trajectory, organic producers and trade groups are beginning to report stabilization in consumption […]

Whole Foods Adds Soil & Climate Initiative

Whole Foods Market has approved the Soil & Climate Initiative (SCI) as an official regenerative agriculture certification program, expanding the retailer’s list of recognized third‑party standards that qualify products for regenerative claims. Under Whole Foods Market’s Regenerative Agriculture Claims Policy, products sourced from farms verified by SCI may be marketed as regenerative and display the […]