The watchdog group is targeting organic certifiers that allow hydroponics and livestock factories, among other things, and it labels major certifiers CCOF, Oregon Tilth and QAI as “ethically-challenged.”
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The watchdog group is targeting organic certifiers that allow hydroponics and livestock factories, among other things, and it labels major certifiers CCOF, Oregon Tilth and QAI as “ethically-challenged.”
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He is expected to work to eliminate processed foods from school lunches and push for the removal of dyes from cereals and other items.
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Despite the warnings, Lynn Clarkson, CEO of Clarkson Grain, doubts the USDA’s actions will be able to stop fraudulent organic shipments from West Africa or other regions outside the U.S.
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It is unclear how closely Brooke Rollins will be working with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who is a big advocate for organic and regenerative.
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A Massachusetts-based supplier is suing UNFI, accusing the distributor of improperly taking prompt-payment discounts.
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The study, which was conducted on 240 heterosexual couples taking part in in vitro fertilization treatments, revealed an association between lower fertilization rates and couples where the male partner consumed a high amount of fruits and vegetables with high pesticide residues.
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At COP29 in Baku, protesters spoke out against false and misguided solutions proposed by large agribusiness in food production, including GMOs, industrial farms and pesticides.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, one individual has died, 15 have been hospitalized, and 39 illnesses have been reported.
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In the initial federal lawsuit, the USDA successfully challenged organic hazelnut grower Bruce Kaser’s standing to bring suit. On November 18th, he submitted his appeal to the 9th District Court. Our full story from last year on the grower group lawsuit.
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Rodale Institute is joining Gallant Regenerative Organic Private Limited and University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad to launch a new center dedicated to regenerative organic agriculture for long-term, on-farm research trials.
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Advertisers should “avoid conflating” regenerative farming approaches with organic practices, the UK Advertising Standards Authority has told brands.
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Experts believe the nutrition industry is finally sailing out of the storm and into clearer and sunnier seas.
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RFK, Jr. and his antagonistic attitude toward GMOs and toxic pesticides is not sitting well with Big Ag.
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In the coming days, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government would present a plan to protect the country’s biodiversity and health.
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Despite Governor Gavin Newsom’s goal of converting 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, the state’s organic acreage has now declined for two straight years.
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Called the Organic Dairy Product Promotion Program, its goal is to increase consumption of organic dairy among children and young adults while building partnerships with local organic producers.
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Among other things voted on and discussed, there was significant conversation about residue testing of imported organic livestock feedstuffs, which is leading to a proposal at the spring meeting.
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Alongside agricultural leaders and stakeholders, OFRF hosted Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta for a field day visit to the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Salinas station.
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Consumer interest in better-for-you snacking and struggles in plant-based meat alternatives could make these sectors attractive for dealmaking, the bank cooperative noted.
Read Article USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Market News recently expanded its collection and distribution of price and production cost information by adding organic milk, cattle, grains and feedstuffs, and fertilizer to its list of published reports.
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After years of being detected at alarming levels, the herbicide glyphosate is being found at lower levels, on average, in cereal and other oat-based products, according to tests by the Environmental Working Group.
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Researchers at Kansas State University have also gained a new understanding of the role of different minerals, chemicals, and microbes involved in soil carbon storage.
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Neonicotinoids coat nearly all the corn and soybean seeds available for planting. Agrichemical companies have designed it that way.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a $3M Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program investment in Folkland Foods, which allow it to transition more acreage to organic farming and create up to 50 new local jobs.
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