In its Spring Planting Special Report, Mercaris found that less than 3% of U.S. organic field crop acres were located in areas impacted by this spring’s most significant flooding.
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In its Spring Planting Special Report, Mercaris found that less than 3% of U.S. organic field crop acres were located in areas impacted by this spring’s most significant flooding.
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An interesting look at why pistachios may be a better long-term choice than almonds and other nuts.
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A well-deserved profile of John Bobbe, who has been spearheading an extremely important yet low-profile effort to fight back against fraudulent imported organic grains.
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Four industry veterans weigh in on how booming interest in organic food has changed the industry and what it means for farmers, policymakers and eaters.
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In a recent study conducted by Emory University in collaboration with The Organic Center, non-organic milk tested positive for illegal antibiotics, high levels of growth hormones and controversial pesticide contaminants.
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It was just reported that the total number of USDA certified organic operations in 2018 was slightly above 43,000, up 4.4% from 2017.
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According to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, 55% of the respondents feel that maintaining a healthy diet is unaffordable.
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The construction of pipelines has been known to impact the environment and surrounding communities, and now there is evidence that organic farms are particularly vulnerable.
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Given their significance to the planet’s ecological health, insects are disappearing at an unprecedented rate, sure to be devastating for all.
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One company is betting that Andean Lupin, a nutritionally-dense legume, will be the next big superfood.
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Organic farmers are forced to use large amounts of plastic, much of which goes right into the landfill.
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Best known for its stevia, monk fruit, and botanical ingredients, Layn Corp has announced plans for a U.S. facility capable of processing a minimum of 5,000 tons of hemp biomass per year for full- and broad-spectrum oil, distillate and crystallized CBD isolate.
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The FDA’s first public hearing on cannabis and CBD generated emotional pleas on both sides of the debate and left plenty of unanswered questions.
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A complete breakdown of where 2020 candidates stand in regards to agricultural policy.
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Under immense pressure, the USDA has said that all yet-to-be-certified “organic” hydroponic operators must abide by the rules of the mandatory three-year transition period. However, it did not address operations that have already been grandfathered in.
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Extreme weather is one of the biggest threats to food production around the world, and with the effects of climate change intensifying, disruptions are becoming more common.
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At NYC’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, it was revealed that 68% of American females purchase natural and organic beauty products.
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According to the International Food Information Council’s annual Food and Health Survey, there is still real confusion about what plant-based means.
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Even though there is no such thing as “organic” marijuana just yet, sustainable and chemical-free cannabis is facing pricing pushback from customers.
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While the UK has seen a drop in organic farmland, Spain and other countries are moving in the opposite direction.
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According to the Organic Trade Association, the U.S. organic market in 2018 broke through the $50 billion mark for the first time ever.
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In a shocking development, organic eggs sales had slower growth than the overall egg category.
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With the fear of lawsuits from nearby cannabis growers, the livelihood of organic avocado farmers in California is hanging in the balance.
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Researchers in Portugal are using molecular biomarkers to distinguish between genuine and fraudulent products.
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