Organic and Non-GMO Market News

Organic grain market thrives amid pandemic but risks remain

Organic grain and food industries are thriving while conventional food sectors are failing

Seed sales surge from food security concerns amid pandemic

Growing vegetables has never been so popular, according to large and small seed providers across the U.S.—as worries spread about being able to access food during the coronavirus pandemic. As essential businesses, these companies are stepping up with various adaptations to handle a historic number of orders. Home gardeners from urban centers represent the vast […]

Non-GMO market remains strong despite pandemic but exports are a challenge

The non-GMO market is surviving the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with grain suppliers reporting good demand for their products. But non-GMO exports are facing transportation challenges, and farmers could see lower prices for their non-GMO grains. “Good opportunity for U.S. farmers to grow non-GMO soybeans” Darwin Rader, international sales manager at Zeeland Farm Services, a supplier […]

Expo West cancellation due to coronavirus called “a huge blow”

Premier industry tradeshow cancelled one day before scheduled start due to coronavirus threat; exhibiting companies were already onsite setting up booths.

Challenging prospects for the 2020 organic feed market

By Ryan Koory, director of economics, Mercaris Significant setbacks made the 2019 harvest one of the most challenging in recent history. With weather limiting planting opportunities, shortening the growing season, and producing the most difficult corn harvesting in a decade—all signs suggest higher organic commodity prices for the 2019/20 marketing year (my). However, organic commodity […]