With more than 23 million hogs producing 10 billion gallons of liquid manure a year in the state, Iowa citizens are calling for a ban on new and expanding CAFOs, out of fear for their water quality, among many other things.
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With more than 23 million hogs producing 10 billion gallons of liquid manure a year in the state, Iowa citizens are calling for a ban on new and expanding CAFOs, out of fear for their water quality, among many other things.
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Because of the damage that dicamba has caused, which has forced farmers to purchase Monsanto’s GMO-corn and soybean seeds, a treble damages class action suit has been filed against the company.
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Kroger sold $1 billion of organic produce at its nearly 2,800 stores throughout the U.S.
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Fluorescence spectroscopy technology developed at Iowa State University could be a game-changer in the organic dairy industry by helping to prove which cows were actually grazing outside and which ones were not.
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Amazon has vowed to rectify the empty shelves problem, which many employees say was a policy put into place before the company took control of Whole Foods.
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Dr. Don Huber, Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at Purdue University and one of the leading experts in the world on glyphosate, discusses how this toxic chemical bioaccumulates in the brain, bone marrow and other organs, and how it wreaks havoc on human health.
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Wouter Floot, Commercial Director of EMEA at Tradin Organic, discusses organic standards, residue testing, and ingredients where his company is seeing increased demand.
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Dr. Bronner’s give us a good overview of the upcoming Regenerative Organic Certification and why there is a need for it.
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A new study has said that Gen Z is emerging as an influencer in grocery spending and that it will favor organic, better-for-you options, and multicultural offerings.
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Miyoko Schinner, founder of the organic, plant-based cheese and butter company, discusses fulfilling her mission and not living in fear.
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Organic fruit and vegetable probiotic snack brand Nomva has closed its doors after two years in business.
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Sun Basket, a meal kit delivery service which uses organic and sustainable ingredients, has just raised $58 million from August Capital and others.
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Legend Organic Farms, a division of Nature’s Path, has purchased 5,000 acres of farmland in Canada and intends to transition it to organic.
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What was once non-existent, there are now 256 sustainable farming programs, 97 of those leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, across the U.S.
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Simple Truth, the natural and organic brand from Kroger, has reached $2 billion in sales.
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Cargo, a company which allows Uber drivers to sell snacks and essentials, has just raised $5.5M from Kellogg’s eighteen94 venture arm. Cargo presents a whole new distribution outlet for organic snack brands.
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Because CRISPR-edited foods can bypass the normal regulations that traditional GMOs face, they will be coming to supermarkets much faster than they should be.
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Recognizing that its stores were too big and not in the best locations, Lidl has dramatically scaled back its growth plans for 2018.
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The USDA is proposing to change restrictions on 17 substances and is adding 16 new substances to the National List, which means that organic producers can use them in production and handling.
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As fears about glyphosate continue to grow, more brands are seeking to reassure their customers by obtaining glyphosate-free certification.
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One of my favorite organic snack companies, Gorilly Goods, has been acquired by Evolve Brands LLC. Terms were not disclosed.
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Members of Congress, including Sen. Patrick Leahy and Rep. Peter DiFazio, have taken to task the USDA over threatening to cancel the Organic Animal Welfare Rules.
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A European court has ruled that mutagenesis, a gene-editing technique, is exempt from GMO rules.
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Almanac Investments will focus on sustainable products and socially responsible businesses in the food and hospitality industries.
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