The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

McDonald’s announces conservation, regenerative agriculture partnership with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

McDonald’s, NFWF, and partners to invest more than $200 million to promote and accelerate voluntary wildlife conservation efforts, regenerative agriculture practices. In a landmark moment for U.S. conservation efforts, McDonald’s USA has announced a partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to support wildlife conservation, voluntary conservation efforts, and regenerative agriculture practices by U.S. cattle […]

Non-GM Soy Conference 2025 set for November 4

Join producers, certifiers, traders, and industry leaders to explore the latest market updates, sustainability trends, and opportunities in the non-GMO sector. The Non-GM Soy Conference will be held November 4 in Frankfurt, Germany. Stakeholders from across the non-GMO value chain will gather for the conference The conference will feature educational sessions, expert speakers, and topics […]

Transforming farm waste into eco-friendly fertilizer and renewable fuel

Clemson University scientist develops system to help farmers and protect the planet Scientist Brian Ward of Clemson University’s Coastal Research and Education Center is working on a project that could not only change how we think about agricultural waste, but also help the planet in the process. The system Ward is developing transforms leftover farm materials like […]

University of Florida experts call for expansion of organic farming to meet rising demand

Consumer demand currently outweighs the availability of farms growing fresh organic produce University of Florida experts and stakeholders are inviting growers and investors to consider organic farming, as consumer demand for fresh organic produce is outpacing the availability of farms growing it. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, organic acreage makes up less than 1% […]

New USDA grant supports farmers’ transition to organic practices

A new program for farmers in Iowa and the Midwest can help farmers transition to organic, thanks to a grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s National Organic Program. Despite organic product sales increasing—they were up by 5.2% in 2024, according to the Organic Trade Association, totaling $71.6 billion—and other potential benefits of “going organic,” learning […]