The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter
Mercaris announces 30% increase in certified organic grain acreage for 2017
In its 2017 Organic & Non-GMO Acreage Report market data firm Mercaris reports that US acreage for organic grains—corn, wheat, oats, and soy—increased by more than 30 percent over 2016 estimates.
Read MoreYear in review: The 10 biggest organic and non-GMO news stories of 2017
As we begin 2018, it’s a good time to look back at the 10 most significant events in the organic and non-GMO markets in 2017.
Read MoreIt’s a fact: “Peel Back the Label” is bound to fail
About 10 years ago, Monsanto’s genetically engineered bovine growth hormone, rBST or rBGH, was in trouble. Leading dairy processors and major supermarket chains, such as Wal-Mart, Costco, Kroger, and Safeway were banning the use of rBST in dairy production. Monsanto had big plans for rBST, which is injected into cows to increase milk production. But […]
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