The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Soil is home to over half of Earth’s species, study concludes

Surpassing what scientists estimated in 2006, new research has found that over half of all Earth’s species (previous estimate was 25%) call the soil “home.” Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the paper revealed that soil is home to 90% of fungi, 85% of plants and more than 50% of bacteria. “…Soil […]

Swiss agronomist turns monoculture into organic farming

In the depleted lands of Brazil, Swiss agronomist Ernst Götsch found fertile soil to imagine and test transformative agricultural techniques. His approach, called syntropy, is rapidly being adopted across the South American nation and provides a glimpse to the future of agriculture. For his many followers, the Swiss expatriate has become an icon. By Mirela […]

High Plains farmers are experimenting with novel techniques to protect Texas’ future soil

By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune A minority of farmers in the Texas High Plains region are looking to organic and regenerative techniques to keep their soil healthy year-round, despite a dry climate. LUBBOCK, Texas — Jeremy Brown was reading his Bible one day when he had a thought about the farmers who would […]

Evivo® infant probiotics receive Non-GMO Project and Nutrasource’s IPRO™ certifications

Infinant Health, Inc, a company focused on improving infant health through research of the gut microbiome, announced it has received certifications from Nutrasource’s IPRO™ (International Probiotic Standards) for its Evivo infant probiotic product portfolio and the Non-GMO Project for its Evivo with liquid products. Evivo promotes good gut bacteria to protect infant health. IPRO supports transparency in […]

Celebrate Non-GMO Month in October

Food shoppers, retailers, and brands will celebrate the 14th annual Non-GMO Month in October. The annual event promotes awareness of genetically engineered foods, celebrates transparency and biodiversity in the food system, and aims to protect our genetic inheritance for future generations. The Non-GMO Project, which provides food shoppers with non-GMO verified options, spearheads Non-GMO Month. […]