The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

India considering importing non-GMO soybeans and corn from U.S.

India is reportedly considering importing non-genetically modified soybeans and corn from the U.S. as part of an impending mini trade deal, according to Ramesh Chand, a member of India’s premier public policy think tank, Niti Aayog. “I believe India would’ve probably agreed to import soybean and corn from the U.S. in the mini-deal, if it […]

Nature’s Path Announces 2025 Gardens for Good: Plant it Forward™ winners

Nature’s Path Organic Foods has announced the winners of its 2025 Gardens for Good: Plant it Forward™ grant program. Twenty exceptional organic community gardens—10 in the U.S. and 10 in Canada—have been selected to receive a $6,500 grant to grow their efforts in nourishing communities with fresh, organic food. Since the program’s launch in 2010, Gardens for Good has awarded nearly $1 […]

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 […]