The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

New high oleic soybean trait is a functional, sustainable, and non-GMO way to provide healthier oil

A new variety of high oleic soybeans, SOYLEIC®, will soon be grown in Illinois. Developed in Missouri through research made possible by soybean farmers, SOYLEIC is the result of years of conventional soybean breeding, making it a non-GMO choice. From field to table, SOYLEIC is a functional, sustainable way to eliminate trans fats and provide […]

New non-GMO probiotic a breakthrough for milk production and infant health

Researchers from University of Helsinki, Finland have succeeded in enabling a well-known probiotic to grow naturally in milk without the use of gene editing. The Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG bacteria, has been used to treat issues including infant intestinal problems. But because it cannot use lactose and cannot break down the milk protein casein, […]

Continued drought conditions threaten organic wheat supply

Widespread weather challenges are set to impact harvest, quality The record-breaking heat wave in the Northwest, paired with the continued drought across a broad range of crop-producing states, may challenge the organic wheat supply heading into harvest. According to the recently released Mercaris Monthly Update, the prolonged drought will likely move harvest earlier this year […]

Organic Trade Association fraud fighting program draws robust interest

A ground-breaking fraud prevention program is drawing strong response from organic businesses as the organic sector readies for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s upcoming new rules to strengthen oversight of organic imports and the organic supply chain. Forty organic businesses are currently enrolled in the trade association’s Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions program, with another 125 […]

Environmental and farmer groups denounce approval of GMO “golden rice” in Philippines

The Philippines recently approved commercial production of the controversial genetically modified “golden rice,” which is altered to produce higher levels of beta-carotene and aims to address the problem of childhood blindness. Environmental and farmer advocacy groups denounced the approval of golden rice. Greenpeace Philippines called on Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar to reverse […]