The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

White paper connects regenerative agriculture with nutrient density

Nutrient Density Alliance releases guidance to support food brands seeking to respond to demand for regenerative products that deliver superior nutrition. As consumer interest grows around the health and sustainability benefits of food, the Nutrient Density Alliance recently released guidelines for brands looking to substantiate nutrient density claims related to their regenerative agriculture practices. The Nutrient […]

Mexico defends GM corn restrictions with science

By Timothy Wise An analysis of Mexico’s response to the U.S. in the USMCA dispute. Since Mexico imposed its restrictions on genetically modified (GM) corn in tortillas last February as precautionary measures to protect public health and corn biodiversity, the United States government has repeatedly justified its challenge to the policies under the countries’ trade […]

Premium prices are luring farmers to non-GMO soybean production

Sinner Brothers and Bresnahan supplies natto, soy milk, and tofu markets in Japan with Midwest-grown soybeans Non-GMO and organic soybean varieties are offering very attractive returns for Midwest growers, notes Scott Sinner of SB&B of North Dakota. The surge boasts the greatest returns he’s seen in two decades—food-grade soybean prices ranging from $2.75 a bushel […]

Iowa State University project explores soil health and economic impacts of organic farming

Third research site is added to engage farmers with in-depth data, knowledge, and tools As more farmers become interested in the rising demand for organic food, Iowa State University is leaning on decades of experience at its organic sites to engage with them. A new two-year project will explore long-term impacts of crop rotations, no-till […]

Organic agriculture outshines conventional in mitigating climate crisis

Study finds increase in organic cropland decreases emissions; opposite true for conventional farmland A comprehensive study published in August 2023 makes clear the tremendous potential for organic agriculture to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to lessen climate change impacts. Building on and going beyond past studies, the research—appearing in Journal of Cleaner Production—focused on spatial […]