The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

California moves closer to banning paraquat

California is moving closer to banning the controversial herbicide paraquat after a legislative committee recently allowed the measure to proceed, and it then passed the state’s assembly. The ban would take effect Jan. 1, 2026 and outlaw the “use, manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale in commerce” of any pesticide product that contains paraquat. The […]

Florida and Alabama ban manufacture of lab-grown meat

The Florida legislature has signed SB 1084, to prohibit production and sale of lab-grown meat in the state. Governor Ron DeSantis spoke of the “global elite’s plan to force the world to eat meat grown in a petri dish….” Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson added that lab-grown meat is in “direct opposition to authentic agriculture.” […]

Organic Trade Association announces annual leadership award winners

The Organic Trade Association recently recognized six individuals for their outstanding leadership, vision and commitment in advancing the organic movement and making a positive difference on their farms, in their communities, in our climate and environment, and in the lives and diets of millions of people throughout the world. The distinguished 2024 Organic Leadership Award […]

ADM’s global regenerative agriculture program named to Fast Company’s 2024 list of world changing ideas

ADM and its global regenerative agriculture program were named a finalist in the Enterprise category of Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. Selected from a pool of more than 1,300 entries, ADM was one of 127 finalists recognized for developing creative solutions to today’s most pressing issues. ADM is scaling up efforts to enhance the […]

GoodSAM makes strides in regenerative agriculture and farmer profits

GoodSAM Foods, a healthy food brand committed to sustainability and regenerative agriculture, recently released the GoodSAM Impact Report 2023 detailing the company’s strides in regenerative agriculture and direct impact on communities. The report can be viewed at: https://goodsamfoods.com/pages/sustainability. The company uses a direct trade model with farmers, ensuring a fair price. GoodSAM saw 156% growth in 2022; it […]