Organic and Non-GMO Market News

Organic will emerge stronger than ever from pandemic

Sales growth is even greater than pre-COVID-19, say organic food company executives

Study finds organic farming more profitable than conventional

A study by researchers at Purdue University says that gross revenue for organic crops can be significantly higher than that for conventional crops. The study authors compared the long-run net returns to land of conventional corn/soybean rotation and corn/soybean/wheat crop rotations to that of an organic corn/soybean/wheat rotation. The authors developed 10-year enterprise budgets for […]

Organic farms adapting and thriving amid pandemic

While many parts of the economy are struggling during the pandemic, many organic farms have been adapting and thriving during this challenging time. In fact, virtually all sectors of the organic industry—from seed companies and feed suppliers to grain traders and food manufacturers—have seen increased sales. Consumers are aiming to become more food self-reliant by […]

2020 brings better spring planting and fresh uncertainty for organic markets

By Ryan Koory, director of economics, Mercaris As spring gives way to summer, the end of June is a perfect point to review the market and plan for the year to come. Looking back, 2019/20 began as a mixed bag for organic feed markets. Organic corn, wheat, and soybeans all struggled through 2019 as persistently […]

Organic and non-GMO feed suppliers see strong demand during pandemic

Increased sales of organic and non-GMO animal products, backyard chicken trend boost feed sales