National Organic Coalition is deeply concerned that this reorganization could further undermine the NOP’s capacity to fulfill its mission, in addition to potentially jeopardizing essential research functions and interrupting critical services that farmers rely on from USDA agencies.
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A new study has shown that pollen from genetically-engineered corn can have negative effects on ladybird beetle populations.
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A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society said that herbicides are linked to cancer rates at levels similar to smoking.
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In order to achieve its goal of becoming 100% organic, Bhutan has banned glyphosate throughout the whole country.
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Zen Honeycutt, the founder of Moms Across America, an advocacy group closely linked to the MAHA movement, called the draft “profoundly disappointing and dangerous.”
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A phenomenal move by Vermont, but this could soon be nullified by federal laws.
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Aldi plans to open 200 stores across the U.S., more than any other grocer, and expects to have around 2,600 locations by the end of the year.
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Despite long-term growth, Maine’s organic farming sector is facing serious economic and demographic headwinds, according to a new report from the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.
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Rep. Marlin Stutzman, (R-IN), has announced the Apeel Reveal Act, which is focused on produce treated with a shelf-life-extending coating developed by Apeel Sciences.
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A former state minister alleged that certain traders are falsely labeling non-organic cotton as “organic” and earning six-fold profits, while genuine farmers struggle to get even the minimum support price.
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Nara Organics has launched what it describes as the first FDA-registered and USDA certified organic whole milk infant formula developed to meet both European and U.S. safety standards.
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According to the Global Justice Ecology Project, the GE-trees represent a high-risk ecological intervention never tried before and are based on flawed, incomplete science.
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Despite the fact that dicamba drift has damaged millions of acres of soybeans and caused devastating damage to farms, home gardens, native plants and wildlife refuges throughout the Midwest and South, this chemical is set to be re-approved.
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Though large family farms and corporate farms amounted to less than 8% of all farms in the United States, they received about 47% of subsidy payments and 67% of crop insurance payments in 2024. Under the new law, payments to the largest and wealthiest will only increase.
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A post from the National Organic Coalition has expressed deep concern that the reorganization could further undermine the government’s capacity to fulfill its mission at a time when organic’s credibility and growth depend on robust oversight and enforcement.
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According to sources familiar with the deal, Generous Brands paid approximately half a billion dollars for the producer of organic kombucha.
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A research paper published by the USDA, though not yet peer-reviewed, has found nearly all colonies had contracted a bee virus spread by parasitic mites that appear to have developed resistance to the main chemicals used to control them.
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In Monterrey, California, over 1,800 people attended and 204 companies exhibited.
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Rodale CEO Jeff Tkach testified before the Pennsylvania House Consumer Protection Committee, advocating for regenerative organic agriculture.
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The company estimates a $50–$60 million net income hit as well but anticipates insurance will cover most losses.
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The ruling affirmed a 2024 federal district court decision that the challenger — Bruce Kaser, an Oregon organic hazelnut grower — hasn’t proven that he has directly suffered an “injury-in-fact” from USDA’s labeling regulation. Center for Food Safety called it a “vital victory” for organic stakeholders, and OrganicEye said a request to the appellate court for reconsideration has been filed.
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The organic hummus company had its round led by InvestEco Capital, known for backing Vital Farms and Lesser Evil.
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This move by the crypto giant is a clarion call for all organic brands to start understanding stablecoins, as well as tokenization.
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