The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Delaware Valley University receives organic farming grant

The Organic Farming Program of Delaware Valley University (DelVal) has received a major investment—a grant from the William Hearst Foundation. The funds will enable the school to offer summer programming for the Organic Farming Certificate Program (OFCP) and boost marketing for the Organic Farming Program. The OFCP is prioritizing the next generation of organic farmers […]

Organic soybeans remain a hot topic in early 2022 prompting interest in alternatives

With continually rising organic soybean prices remaining a key point of market concern, the question for many becomes which alternative source of organic protein makes the most sense in the current market? This month we explore supply, pricing, and potential substitutes for organic proteins in the Mercaris Monthly Market Update. Soybeans remain a primary source […]

National Organic Agriculture Directory lists organic researchers, extension staff

A directory listing researchers and extension staff working in organic agriculture—based on the 2020 survey—is now available through Iowa State University. The National Organic Agriculture Expertise Directory sent surveys to the Land-Grant University (LGU) in each state when the first directory came out in 2005. The growth of organic agriculture is clearly demonstrated in the […]

As-needed pesticide use brings wild bees, preserves corn profits, and reduces pesticides by 95%

A study from researchers at Purdue University indicates an as-needed approach to pesticides can boost some crop yields while attracting beneficial wild pollinators. The study compared impacts of integrated pest management (IPM) versus conventional pest management. A regionally dominant row crop (corn) was co-produced with a pollinator-dependent crop (watermelon). A 95% reduction in pesticide treatments […]

University of Wisconsin now offers Certificate in Organic Agriculture

Undergraduate students of any major at University of Wisconsin-Madison can pursue the newly launched Certificate in Organic Agriculture. In addition to organic agriculture production, the program’s focus extends to economic, environmental, health, food systems, and policy arenas. The certificate could increase the employment opportunities for UW students in organic agriculture businesses, policy, product and non-governmental […]