Sixteen-year field trial shows organic corn outperforms chemical-intensive fields in Kenya
A 16-year field trial in Central Kenya shows that organic farming, particularly low-input systems on degraded soils, can achieve more stable yields than conventional, chemical-intensive agriculture. The study, published in the European…
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Federal court shuts down challenge to core organic “grower group” standards
In a win for organic advocates and stakeholders, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently ruled in favor of…
2 min read03 · Organic NewsNature’s Path Announces 2025 Gardens for Good: Plant it Forward™ winners
Nature’s Path Organic Foods has announced the winners of its 2025 Gardens for Good: Plant it Forward™ grant program. Twenty exceptional organic community gardens—10 in…
1 min read04 · Non-GMO NewsIndia considering importing non-GMO soybeans and corn from U.S.
India is reportedly considering importing non-genetically modified soybeans and corn from the U.S. as part of an impending mini trade deal, according…
1 min readNon-GMO Project’s Equitable Transfer Program supports Choputa’s mission to bring ancient African grain Fonio to U.S. consumers
Company’s ancient African supergrains are an innovative non-GMO option for U.S. breakfast tables The Non-GMO Project recently announced that Choputa is the latest recipient in its Equitable…
2 min read06 · Regenerative AgricultureWhole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture announce national biodiversity highway initiative
Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture, a Colorado-based nonprofit that helps farmers transition to regenerative ag, recently announced a collaboration to launch…
1 min read07 · Regenerative AgricultureFrom selling pesticides to focusing on soil health: Canadian company sees regenerative agriculture as the future
Johnston’s Grain, a Canadian company that made its name by selling pesticide products, sees regenerative products as the future—which is why it…
1 min readCairnspring Mills achieves Regenerative Organic Certification
Cairnspring Mills, based in Burlington Washington, recently achieved Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC). Cairnspring Mills produces regeneratively and organically grown stone-milled flour and…
1 min read09 · Regenerative AgricultureRegenerative agriculture should anchor EU green, farming, and economic policies, says EESC
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called on the EU to scale up regenerative agriculture, saying it can help rebuild…
2 min read10 · Research NewsNew research shows that when plants talk, insects listen
According to a recent study by researchers at Tel Aviv University, there is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, a…
1 min readSurvey: 60% of American fruit growers wouldn’t grow a GMO crop
Number is up from 50% in previous surveys, shows strongest rejection yet A recent American Fruit Grower State of the Industry survey has…
1 min read12 · Ultraprocessed FoodsNon-Ultraprocessed Foods verification is coming
The Non-GMO Project recently announced that 16 major food brands have joined its pilot program to develop the industry’s first comprehensive Non-Ultraprocessed Foods…
2 min read13 · PesticidesProtecting honeybees from pesticides
Five ways farmers can minimize harm to their hives While beekeepers have much to consider when it comes to the safety of…
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