The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

GMO salmon factory in Canada for sale as company faces “deepening crisis”

Just four years after its first “harvest” of genetically engineered Atlantic salmon in Canada, the U.S. biotechnology company AquaBounty is selling its on-land GMO fish factory at Rollo Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Local community groups have confirmed that AquaBounty’s factory is now closed. “We never wanted genetically modified salmon and we’re relieved the company […]

Once Again introduces graham cracker sandwiches

Organic and gluten-free snacks are made with peanut butter and sunflower seed butter Once Again Nut Butter has made its sustainably sourced nut and seed butters super snackable with a small-batch, handcrafted graham sandwiches. Available in peanut butter and sunflower seed butter flavors, these single-serve snacks are the only sandwich crackers that are certified both […]

Are organic dairy farms paving the way for a healthier planet?

Organic dairy farming is not just a trend; it’s a powerful solution for combating climate change. By using sustainable practices, organic dairy farms are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil health, and supporting biodiversity. Since dairy farming has a serious impact on the carbon footprint of every dairy product, organic farms utilize new technology and […]

Pesticide use continues to drop in California

Reflecting a long-term trend, reported pesticide use dropped over 5% between 2021 and 2022 in California. Data from the Pesticide Use Report revealed 181 million pounds of active pesticide ingredients applied, a 10.4-million-pound decrease from 2021. Cumulative acres treated also decreased by 3.2% year over year. California requires pesticide use be reported for all agricultural […]

Robot weedkillers could help farmers reduce need for pesticides

The unassuming yellow (4 ft. x 2 ft.) battery-powered locomotive is a welcome sight to Clint Brauer, whose Kansas company Greenfield builds and programs the robots. The mobile chopper slices the weeds as it putters down rows of crops. For Brauer, a former tech executive who returned home following his father’s illness, the robots are problem […]