The Non-GMO Blog

Prairie Plants and Pollinators for Biodiversity

New research from Iowa State University is highlighting the relationship between prairie plant diversity and pollinator populations as scientists examine ways to strengthen biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. The study, conducted through the university’s prairie and pollinator research programs, found that restored prairie systems containing diverse native flowering species supported larger and more stable pollinator populations […]

Soy and Maize Pressure EU Non GMO Markets

European non GMO crop markets remain broadly supplied entering the 2026 marketing season, though regional imbalances in soy sourcing and tighter maize flows continue creating pressure across portions of the supply chain. Recent market reports from the European Non-GMO Industry Association, Donau Soja, and ProTerra Foundation show stable overall availability of non GMO soy, maize, […]

Monsanto v. Durnell Supreme Court Case

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in April in a closely watched case that could determine the future of thousands of lawsuits involving Monsanto’s glyphosate based herbicide Roundup. The case, Monsanto v. Durnell, centers on whether federal pesticide labeling law overrides state failure to warn claims tied to alleged cancer risks from glyphosate. The dispute […]

California Bill Targets PFAS in Agriculture

California lawmakers are advancing legislation that would phase out the use of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in agricultural pesticides and related products. Assembly Bill 1603, introduced by Assemblymember Nick Schultz and co-sponsored by the Environmental Working Group, would prohibit the California Department of Pesticide Regulation from registering new pesticide products containing PFAS beginning […]

Organic Lunches in California School Districts

California school districts are accelerating efforts to transition to fully organic meal programs, driven by new collaboration across the supply chain. At the center of this shift are leaders including Barbara Jellison of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, Judi Shils of Conscious Kitchen, Al Courchesne of Frog Hollow Farm, and Steve Brancamp of […]