The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Safety Study Retracted Amid Bayer Lawsuits

Bayer’s legal exposure tied to its glyphosate based herbicide Roundup continues to mount. The company has paid more than 10 billion dollars to resolve a large share of lawsuits alleging links between Roundup exposure and cancers, like non Hodgkin lymphoma. Thousands of additional claims remain active in U.S. courts, signaling that litigation costs tied to […]

Organic Processors Are Limiting Accepted Varieties to Reduce Risk

As organic and non GMO markets mature, some processors and buyers are quietly narrowing the range of crop varieties they accept. The shift is driven less by yield considerations and more by the need to manage processing consistency, quality specifications, and operational risk. Processors report that variability in protein content, oil composition, moisture levels, and […]

Call to Simplify Organic Certification

Organic agriculture is at a crossroads. As consumer demand grows and small farms seek viable market pathways, the complexity of USDA organic certification has become a flashpoint. Farmers, certifiers, and industry advocates increasingly argue that a system built decades ago for a smaller sector must modernize to meet today’s realities. Reforms to USDA organic certification […]

Organic Farm Claims 2025’s Agribusiness of the Year

Organic agriculture is entering a defining moment. After a record-breaking year in 2024, the sector is increasingly setting the pace for the agrifood economy. This influence is reflected not only in market performance but also in industry recognition, including the 2025 Agribusiness of the Year award, which underscores organic’s emergence as a credible leader shaping […]

What the Organic & Non-GMO Report Learned From the 1980s Farm Crisis

The 1980s farm crisis left deep marks across rural America. Tens of thousands of farmers lost their land, rural towns emptied, and a generation of young people left the countryside. For those committed to transparency, soil health, and independent food systems, the crisis remains both a warning and a guide. One major lesson is the […]