The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Research finds consumers have “yucky” attitudes about genetically engineered foods

A new study finds that after more than 20 years of growth in genetic engineering in agriculture, consumers have largely remained skeptical, even to the point of being “grossed out” by the idea. The question of what constitutes “naturalness”—and consumers’ attitudes about it—lies at the heart of Washington University in St. Louis research from lead […]

Seed companies move to restrict dicamba spraying

Pushing back against widespread dicamba injury to non-target plants, the two largest independent U.S. seed sellers, Beck’s Hybrids and Stine Seed, are encouraging the EPA to disallow farmers from applying Monsanto’s herbicide during summer months. Dicamba is sprayed on Monsanto’s Xtend GM soybeans as a weed killer—but its volatility and drift potential caused an estimated […]

When dicamba drift hits home

Dicamba herbicide damage generates losses, polarizes communities

Dicamba and 2,4-D herbicides damaging vineyards, orchards, historic trees nationwide

Drift damage from dicamba herbicide continues to grow nationwide along with similar problems from 2,4-D herbicide. Drift is damaging crops, vineyards, orchards, and historic trees in many states. In Texas, dicamba and 2,4-D are causing massive damage to grape vineyards. After almost 30 years of growing grape vines, Texas grower Bobby Cox’s efforts collapsed in […]

Nature Valley removes “100% Natural” label following pesticide claims

After settlement of a lawsuit brought by consumer groups citing deceptive labeling, General Mill has removed “Made with 100% Natural Whole Grain Oats” from its Nature Valley granola bars. Beyond Pesticides, Moms Across America, and the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) sued the company, alleging the bars contained traces of glyphosate, the ingredient found in Monsanto’s […]