Johnson family celebrates 50 years of organic farming
By Wren Murphy, Madison Daily Leader A 50-year legacy grew out of conversations around the dinner table, Jolene Johnson recalled. In 1975, Bernard and William “Bill” Johnson, Jolene’s husband, decided to go…
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British journalist ate only organic food for a month and saw health benefits
To mark Organic September, journalist and mother-of-two Dianne Bourne joined a United Kingdom trial run by the Soil Association to test the…
2 min read03 · Organic NewsNew USDA grant supports farmers’ transition to organic practices
A new program for farmers in Iowa and the Midwest can help farmers transition to organic, thanks to a grant from the…
1 min read04 · Organic NewsUniversity of Florida experts call for expansion of organic farming to meet rising demand
Consumer demand currently outweighs the availability of farms growing fresh organic produce University of Florida experts and stakeholders are inviting growers and…
1 min readTransforming farm waste into eco-friendly fertilizer and renewable fuel
Clemson University scientist develops system to help farmers and protect the planet Scientist Brian Ward of Clemson University’s Coastal Research and Education Center is…
1 min read06 · Non-GMO NewsNon-GM Soy Conference 2025 set for November 4
Join producers, certifiers, traders, and industry leaders to explore the latest market updates, sustainability trends, and opportunities in the non-GMO sector. The…
1 min read07 · Regenerative AgricultureMcDonald’s announces conservation, regenerative agriculture partnership with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
McDonald’s, NFWF, and partners to invest more than $200 million to promote and accelerate voluntary wildlife conservation efforts, regenerative agriculture practices. In…
2 min readEdacious and Regenerative Organic Alliance collaborate to measure nutritional impact of Regenerative Organic Certified foods
Edacious and the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) have announced a new partnership that establishes a collaborative framework to measure and better understand…
2 min read09 · Regenerative AgricultureNational Geographic Society and PepsiCo launch Food for Tomorrow program
In September, the National Geographic Society and PepsiCo announced the Food for Tomorrow program, a collaboration to inspire positive change throughout the…
1 min read10 · Regenerative AgricultureNew Jersey university launches regenerative organic farm
A new organic, regenerative farm operation is taking root at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. Assistant Teaching Professor Cynthia Hall, who…
1 min readOrganic market: wheat demand weak, strong demand for corn and soybeans
The organic marketplace has slowed slightly as farmers focus on harvesting wheat, peas, and other crops. Demand for organic spring and winter…
1 min read12 · Market NewsNatural and hormone-free were most common farm production-related claims made on fluid milk packaging, 2022
by Hayden Stewart Food products sold at retail stores may carry various claims on their packaging, including claims about the types of ingredients…
1 min read13 · GMO NewsUnapproved GMO rice varieties frequently contaminate conventional rice
Rice provides up to 80% of daily caloric intake for nearly half the global population, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization,…
2 min readCalifornia lawmakers pass first-in-nation bill to protect kids from harmful ultra-processed foods in schools
The California Legislature recently took a historic step to protect children’s health by passing a trailblazing bill to legally define ultra-processed food, or…
3 min read15 · Ultraprocessed FoodsIn legal first, WK Kellogg Co. signs agreement with Texas attorney general to remove artificial dyes from cereals
Cereal maker WK Kellogg Co. signed a legal agreement with the Texas attorney general’s office to remove artificial dyes from its cereals…
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