2017

Dairy producers see opportunities with non-GMO milk

A small but growing number of U.S. dairy producers are getting their milk products non-GMO verified to meet consumer demand and differentiate themselves in a challenging dairy market.

Scientist’s ground-breaking research uncovers new risks of GMOs, glyphosate

Within just a few weeks, two studies were published in the peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports that cast new doubts on the safety of genetically modified foods and glyphosate herbicide. The first found that a genetically modified corn, NK 603, was not substantially equivalent to a non-GMO counterpart, which is contrary to claims of GMO proponents. […]

University of Minnesota study: Organic corn produces better yields grown organically than conventionally

Organic corn seed varieties produced strong yields in field trials held in two Minnesota locations in 2016. The trials showed that organic corn grown using organic farming methods produced higher yields than the same corn grown using conventional methods. The trials, which were held at the University of Minnesota’s West Central Research and Outreach Center […]

New study: Monsanto GM corn damaged intestines of rats

Findings contradict reassuring reports on GM products, say researchers

2017 Non-GMO and Organic Grain Production Contracts

The following companies are offering contracts to farmers to grow non-GMO and organic grains in 2017. Clarkson Grain Cerro Gordo, IL; Mattoon, IL; Beardstown, IL Phone: 800-252-1638 Email: info@clarksongrain.com Contact: Wyatt Muse Contracts offered: Corn, soybeans, wheat, and sunflowers; food grade corn, including blue, white, yellow, and waxy; food grade clear hilum soybeans. F.W. Cobs […]