Transition to organic sustains family farm
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When Joel Layman first started farming, he would have said there was no way he’d ever grow organic crops. Today, he wonders why he didn’t start sooner.
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It’s getting easier to find non-GMO ingredients
While demand for organic ingredients has historically exceeded supply, supply and demand for non-GMO ingredients is finding a balance as consumers continue to demand foods without genetically modified ingredients.
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How regenerative agriculture could mitigate the effects of climate change
Many people already consider organic farming an essential part of humanity’s response to a warming planet. Yet a concept called regenerative organic agriculture will take this concept further.
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Rabo Agrifinance to offer first loan program to help farmers transition to organic
Rabo AgriFinance has announced a new loan product that can make it more financially viable for farmers to seek organic certification on all or part of their crop operations.
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U.S. organic corn harvest bogged down by winter weather
As of mid-November, about half of U.S. organic corn acres were still in the field across the Midwest, and snow could push the end of harvest further into December for some states.
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PBS article reconsidered—how regenerative and organic agriculture sustain the earth
General Mills’ sustainability director corrects a myopic view of organic farming, pointing to solutions that organic and conventional farmers can embrace.
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Missouri farmer gets prison term for organic farming fraud
John Burton of Missouri is the fifth farmer to receive a prison sentence for participating in a huge fraud scheme of selling non-organic grain as organic.
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Natural Grocers customers raise over $100,000 in support of organic farming and sustainable agriculture
In September, Organic Harvest Month, Natural Grocers customers raised $100,585 for the Organic Farmers Association, exceeding the original goal of $50,000.
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Pipeline Foods purchases Organic Ventures’ ancient grains and specialty products business
Merger of two organic players will amplify supply of domestically grown organic and non-GMO grains.
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Non-GMO Month: What’s the next decade hold?
Non-GMO Project leader Megan Westgate celebrates collective growth toward sustainable agriculture, while warning of dangers of genetic engineering technologies and GM crop practices.
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Non-GM produce earns “halo effect” under new labeling laws
As new federal GM labeling law nears effective date, researchers surprised to find non-GMO label doesn’t stigmatize unlabeled products.
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Awareness of non-GMO label in Germany nearly doubles, first non-GMO labeled salmon product enters the market
Consumer awareness of Germany’s “
Ohne GenTechnik
” (without genetic engineering) label is growing, with 58% of Germans saying they are aware of the label, according to the results of a recent survey by market research company, Splendid Research.
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Study finds Argentinians would pay more for non-GMO foods
Argentina is a country dominated by genetically modified crops, but a new study has found that people in Argentina would be willing to pay more for non-GMO food.
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California cotton fields: Nathanael Siemens on a 10-acre model toward regeneration
California farmer Nathanael Siemens is exploring how regenerative agricultural practices could apply to cotton systems.
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Focus on soil health revitalizes citrus grove decimated by citrus greening disease
Citrus greening (HLB) is a devastating disease that is threatening the citrus industry in the United States. Genetic engineering has been hyped as a solution to the disease. But a Florida citrus grove owner has found that focusing on soil health revitalized his citrus trees after they had been decimated by HLB.
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Planting native prairie could be a secret weapon for farmers
In Iowa, native prairie is making a comeback as farmers are adding strips of prairie plants to their farms while research shows benefits to soil, water, biodiversity and more.
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Regenerative agriculture tops Whole Foods Market’s top 10 food trends for 2020
Regenerative agriculture is the top food trend for 2020 according to Whole Foods Market’s global buyers and experts who recently revealed the most anticipated and innovative food trends for the coming year.
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Meet the sustainable poultry company taking on Big Ag
Cooks Venture offers an heirloom breed that’s healthier, tastier, and grown sustainably to change the paradigm of industrial chicken production.
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Bayer faces lawsuit horror as U.S. cases double in three months
Lawyers discuss settlement options with Bayer as investors continue to worry about financial fallout from cancer suits.
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Thailand bans glyphosate, other pesticides as U.S. pressures country to reconsider
Thai government holds firm on health priority as local farmers and U.S. government push for reversal, to minimize weed impacts and export losses.
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Pesticides in the Pantry: Report ranks 14 largest food manufacturers on pesticide policies
Are major food manufacturers taking steps to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides in their agricultural supply chains? This was the focus of a new report by
As You Sow
, which ranked the 14 largest food manufacturers on their pesticide policies.
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Glyphosate contaminates organic barley in New Zealand: Who’s monitoring?
Event highlights lack of organic standards and monitoring; agriculture ministry pushes for stricter national standard to restore consumer confidence.
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AAAS upholds science award to glyphosate researchers despite industry backlash
After a nine-month review of an initial decision, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has held firm in giving two Sri Lankan scientists an award for discovering a possible link between glyphosate exposure and chronic kidney disease.
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Soybean growers look beyond chemicals to fight weeds
As weeds have developed resistance to Roundup herbicide, farmers are looking at non-chemical methods such as cover crops and even hand-weeding to control weeds.
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Wasps as an effective pest control for agriculture
Common wasp species could be valuable at sustainably managing crop pests, finds a new University College London-led experimental study in Brazil.
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Researchers find persistence of antibiotic-resistant GMO genes in sewage sludge
New findings about genes in GMOs may help explain development of a growing global health threat, antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Cibus wrongly claims new gene edited canola traits are non-GMO
Companies like Cibus and Calyx that claim products developed using gene editing, a form of genetic engineering, are non-GMO are misleading farmers and consumers.
EU scientists: New genetic modification techniques and their products pose risks that need to be assessed
Gene editing and RNA interference are powerful new genetic engineering techniques with no history of safe use and should be regulated in the same way as other genetic modification (GM) techniques, according to the
European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility
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GMO Free USA launches survey to assess safety of Impossible Burger
Adverse health reactions to plant-based burger prompt channel for reporting; GM ingredient may be to blame.
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Bob Randall still spreading the gospel of organic gardening in Houston
Urban Harvest community gardens is going strong after 25 years, feeding thousands of families and educating a new generation of farmers.
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