Organic News

Federal court shuts down challenge to core organic “grower group” standards

In a win for organic advocates and stakeholders, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently ruled in favor of preserving the essential organic “grower group” certification. In 2024, a federal district court held that the challenger, a U.S. organic hazelnut grower, had failed to show how the lawful application of the challenged USDA grower group […]

Sixteen-year field trial shows organic corn outperforms chemical-intensive fields in Kenya

A 16-year field trial in Central Kenya shows that organic farming, particularly low-input systems on degraded soils, can achieve more stable yields than conventional, chemical-intensive agriculture. The study, published in the European Journal of Agronomy, challenges the agrichemical industry’s argument that organic farming cannot support global food security. Conducted between 2007 and 2022 at two […]

Organic trade leaders warn about tariff impacts

In a recent letter to members of the Organic Trade Association, OTA co-CEOs Matthew Dillon and Tom Chapman warned of the impact President Trump’s tariffs could have on the organic sector and supply chains. In their joint letter, Dillon and Chapman issued their support for fair trade, saying it has “played a vital role in […]

Organic Cotton Accelerator’s impact reaches more than 100,000 farmers

The OCA’s Farm Programme trains cotton farmers in India and Pakistan in organic and regenerative practices More than 100,000 farmers are part of the Organic Cotton Accelerator’s Farm Programme for the 2024–2025 season, a significant milestone toward scaling organic cotton globally. The program’s growth builds on the 2023–2024 season, during which OCA worked with 82,264 […]

Organic fresh produce sales surge to $9.5 billion in 2024

Organic fresh produce sales surge to $9.5 billion in 2024 Report shows sales and volume increases outshone those of conventional produce Organic fresh produce sales had a remarkable 2024, boasting $9.5 billion in sales—an increase of 5.7% from 2023. The increase far outpaced that of conventional produce, cementing organic’s position as a resilient sector poised […]