The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Friend or foe? Environmental advocates eye Kennedy nomination warily

By Shannon Kelleher In the wake of last month’s announcement that President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), some leading environmental and public health advocates say they’ve found themselves in a “weird” position. On the one hand, Kennedy is a lifelong environmental […]

Over 75% of German milk produced without GMOs

In 2023, over three-quarters of the milk originating in Germany was without genetical modified ingredients—72.1% was conventional milk, and 4.5% was organic. That high percentage (over 70% average) is consistent since 2020. In fact, GMO-free milk has represented over 50% of total milk supply since 2018, growing steadily since then to its current high. The […]

U.S. flails in GM corn dispute with Mexico

By Timothy A. Wise Closing arguments are in in the U.S. trade complaint against Mexico’s restrictions on genetically modified (GM) corn, with the three-arbitrator tribunal set to rule on the matter in November. The legitimacy of the trade agreement itself hangs in the balance. In the course of the year-long process Mexico has dismantled U.S. […]

Kansas State study finds: Treating soil with organic fertilizers leads to more carbon storage

As climate-related events become increasingly common and destructive, the urgency to find ways to capture carbon is ramping up. Kansas State University scientists recently studied the impact of different farming practices on carbon storage, concluding that soil management practices using manure/compost fertilizers store more carbon than soil treated with chemical or no fertilizer. “We were […]

Study finds younger generations committed to organic food

A study by the UK-based Soil Association reveals that younger generations, particularly Gen Z and millennials, are driving the demand for organic and sustainable food. Despite rising food costs and the cost-of-living crisis, these age groups prioritize organic products for their health and the planet’s well-being. According to the survey, nearly half (43%) of individuals […]