The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Sixteen-year field trial shows organic corn outperforms chemical-intensive fields in Kenya

A 16-year field trial in Central Kenya shows that organic farming, particularly low-input systems on degraded soils, can achieve more stable yields than conventional, chemical-intensive agriculture. The study, published in the European Journal of Agronomy, challenges the agrichemical industry’s argument that organic farming cannot support global food security. Conducted between 2007 and 2022 at two […]

Organic trade leaders warn about tariff impacts

In a recent letter to members of the Organic Trade Association, OTA co-CEOs Matthew Dillon and Tom Chapman warned of the impact President Trump’s tariffs could have on the organic sector and supply chains. In their joint letter, Dillon and Chapman issued their support for fair trade, saying it has “played a vital role in […]

Mexico’s constitutional amendment bans plantings of GMO corn

Act of resistance follows trade ruling that dismissed risks to native corn from “genetic pollution” by GM crops. By Timothy Wise On March 17, Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum Pardo signed into law a constitutional reform banning the cultivation of genetically modified corn. The action followed a December ruling by a trade tribunal, under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, in favor […]

Regeneration International launches certification standard

In March, Regeneration International launched a standard for organic certifiers, clearly defining what is prohibited (therefore not permitted) in regenerative agriculture. It’s user-friendly for farmers and landholders, and offers two levels of certification: Regenerative A Grade (meeting all the requirements) and Regenerative in Transition (in the process of meeting all the requirements). The nonprofit organization’s […]

New report warns of greenwashing “regenerative”

Regenerative agriculture, promoted as a sustainable farming method that enhances soil, water, and ecosystem health, is gaining momentum in the U.S. and globally. Advocates tout benefits like mitigating climate change, improving nutrition, and reducing pollution. However, a new report by Friends of the Earth (FOE) warns that the term “regenerative” is being co-opted for greenwashing […]