The Non-GMO Blog

Colorado Case Highlights Winter Barley Strategy

A Colorado grain producer’s shift to winter barley and regenerative practices illustrates how alternative cereal seeds and market development may offer resilience for farms facing water scarcity and changing climate conditions. In northern Colorado, Olander Farms and its malting subsidiary, Root Shoot Malting, have prioritized winter barley production and conservation-oriented rotations to improve soil health […]

Bumper Crop Potential Predicted for Spring 2026

Agricultural meteorologists, like atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon, are pointing to weather patterns and seasonal shifts that could support above-average crop yields across key U.S. production regions in spring 2026. A February analysis by AgWeb highlights that similarities between current Pacific Ocean conditions and those preceding strong seasons in the past have prompted optimism among some […]

Top 5 Soil Health Innovations Supporting Regenerative Practices

Adoption of regenerative approaches continues to grow as evidence mounts that well-managed soils improve yield stability, carbon storage, and ecosystem services. The following five approaches highlight practical strategies gaining traction in U.S. and global regenerative systems: Microbial Inoculants: Biofertilizers containing beneficial bacteria and fungi are used to boost nutrient availability, promote plant growth, and enhance […]

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 […]

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 […]