May/June

Idaho farm offers model of regenerative potato farming

Farm’s Roots Potato Chips are one of the first brands to receive Soil & Climate Health Initiative verification Applying regenerative agriculture practices to conventional potato farming is challenging. A root crop, potatoes require tillage, which is minimized in regenerative agriculture. They are also sprayed with lots of pesticides. Crop rotations are minimal with just potatoes […]

Mexico is right to reject GMO tortillas

High Levels of Genetically Engineered Toxins and Glyphosate in GMO Corn Pose Serious Health Risks in Mexico By: Charles Benbrook, PhD and Kendra Klein, PhD A trade dispute between Mexico and the U.S. over genetically engineered (GMO) corn is pitting science against the power of the pesticide industry. On both sides of the border, and […]

New book reveals the “barons” that dominate America’s food industry

Wealthy “robber barons” of the late 19th century like Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and John D. Rockefeller were known for ruthless, unethical business practices. A new book describes how modern-day robber barons dominate America’s food industry. In Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry, agricultural and antitrust expert Austin Frerick tells the […]

U.S. organic sales hit $69.7 billion in 2023, increase of 3.4% over 2022

U.S. sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a new record for the sector. Dollar sales for the American organic marketplace hit $69.7 billion last year, up 3.4 percent, according to the 2024 Organic Industry Survey recently released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Despite stubborn price inflation seen throughout retail aisles, […]