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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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A research paper published by the USDA, though not yet peer-reviewed, has found nearly all colonies had contracted a bee virus spread by parasitic mites that appear to have developed resistance to the main chemicals used to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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Millennials and Gen Z are fueling explosive growth in the low-sugar soda segment, and success now depends on clinical backing, clear labeling and regulatory compliance.
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The program’s expansion has its origins in state legislation that dedicated funding for organic agriculture.
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Topping the list of ingredients vulnerable to fraud are grains and oilseeds, animal feed inputs, and spices and botanicals.
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The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act would enhance data collection at the USDA to help farmers make more informed business decisions.
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This strategic move expands ZEGO’s capacity and strengthens the mid-tier supply chain for value-added oats and ancient grains in the United States.
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The California Department of Agriculture says of the state’s 24.2 million acres used to grow crops and raise livestock in 2022, some 1.8 million acres were certified organic, down from a high of nearly 2.2 million in 2020.
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Plans call for the supermarkets to be closed over an 18-month period, and the impacted locations aren’t concentrated in any specific geographies.
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A new study investigates possible ties to pesticides, nitrates and other farm-related risks.
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HUGE news! The European Commission has now officially requested that the European Food Safety Authority and the European Chemicals Agency analyze the shocking results of the Global Glyphosate Study, which showed that glyphosate alone and glyphosate-based herbicides cause cancer.
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Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are the lead underwriters, and the offering could value the company at $1 billion.
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