The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Organic farm is first in Mexico to receive Regenerative Organic Certification

Year-round organic food supplier Campos Borquez is now certified by the Regenerative Organic Alliance and holds Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC). CEO Pablo Borquez, whose family farmed when the previous Green Revolution was considered “sustainable,” says that today, sustainable farming is defined by regenerative agriculture practices. “Times have changed…we feel proud …to be part of this movement.” ROC has three […]

Ramping up regenerative agriculture at General Mills

Education on and implementation of regenerative practices on 1 million acres and continuing to link results to its food brands reflect General Mills’ commitment to sustainability. Monitored greenhouse gases actually increased 2%—due to supply chain disruptions leading to transportation inefficiency. Since over 90% of GHG emissions are not related to company activities but are upstream, […]

A perennial grass could mitigate climate change in the Midwest

Researchers lead effort to find natural option to protect crops Amid predictions of climate change driving up temperatures and causing more extreme heat in the Midwest, a new study led in part by University of Maryland researchers has found that growing one particular perennial grass could cut Midwest warming by 1 degree Celsius. Miscanthus x giganteus, also […]

Regenerate America™ launched to advocate for regenerative agriculture policies

A new initiative was recently launched to advance regenerative agriculture in the U.S. Regenerate America™ is a coalition of farmers, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals from every corner of our country and all political affiliations. Together, the coalition aims to amplify the voices of farmers and ranchers demanding that the 2023 Farm Bill shift resources & support towards […]

BASS sees strong demand for non-GMO corn

BASS Genetics, Inc., (Danube, MN) has been developing non-GMO corn hybrids since 2005; the varieties they’ve sold since 2017 are saving farmers money, creating strong yields, and feeding an increasingly popular market. BASS (Baumgartner Agricultural Science and Service) recently received $53,662 from Ag Products Utilization Commission (APUC) to help develop another highly competitive non-GMO corn […]