Cornucopia’s Take: The reputation of “USDA Organic” has suffered enormously this year. The Washington Post has run a series of investigative stories, detailing the fraud, lack of enforcement, and conflicts of interest at the National Organic Program (NOP). Cornucopia has shared insight into these issues with organic stakeholders for almost 15 years, conducting investigations and publishing reports… Read more »
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GM Salmon’s Global HQ – 1,500m High in the Panamanian Rainforest
Supersized genetically modified salmon grown fast and fat and after years of wrangling, are ready for market – but is the market ready for them? And why is the firm hidden away in Panama? The Guardian By Suzanne Goldenberg It is hard to think of a more unlikely setting for genetic experimentation or for raising… Read more »
Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Redux On the Horizon
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to reinstate the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) Rule through new rulemaking, after the previous final rule was withdrawn by the Trump administration. In his statement on June 17, 2021, USDA Secretary Vilsack noted that the new rulemaking would address the prior administration’s reasoning for abandoning the… Read more »
The True Heroes in Organic Egg Production—Pasture Based Family-Scale Farmers
One Organic Dairy Diversifies to Remain Afloat
Cornucopia’s Take: Creativity and diversification may help some organic dairy farmers keep their doors open. The farm in the story below has been able to take advantage of its proximity to major cities. While urban sprawl has meant the death of many farm operations, it seems to be saving this one. Pinke: A grass-fed organic… Read more »
Nestlé Sued Over “No GMO” Label
Cornucopia’s Take: A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Nestlé for allegedly misleading consumers with a “No GMO Ingredients” label of its own creation. Lawyers contend the company’s label has no meaning, since products bearing the label contain dairy from GMO-fed cows. Several experts contend the suit has a difficult road forward, particularly since the… Read more »
Early Research Links Insecticide, Monarch Butterfly Deaths
MPR News by Dan Gunderson New, local research provides some of the first evidence that a popular group of insecticides might be killing young monarch butterflies. The milkweed plants the butterflies need to survive may also hold neonicotinoid from nearby plants, making the milkweed toxic to monarchs. University of Minnesota entomologist Vera Krischik fed butterflies… Read more »
What are the Legal Differences between Organic and ‘Natural’ Labels?
[NOTE: This is an excerpt from Cornucopia’s report: “Cereal Crimes: How “Natural” Claims Deceive Consumers and Undermine the Organic Label—A Look Down the Cereal and Granola Aisle.” To read the full report, click here.] It seems like an almost daily occurrence: major food brands facing lawsuits over use of the term “natural” on foods that… Read more »
Got Marketing? Organics Face Quandary
Food Politics Marion Nestle Q: I read that the new farm bill is going to establish a checkoff program for organics. What’s that? Is this good for organics? A: As with everything in food politics, the answer depends on who you are. If you are a big producer of organic foods, it’s good news. If you are… Read more »
In Demand: Bright Outlook For Organics
Iowa Farmer Today by Gene Lucht ODEBOLT — Roger Lansink has no illusions about organic agriculture saving the world. However, he knows the money he makes growing organic crops is no illusion. He also knows when he manned the Iowa Organic Association’s booth at the Iowa State Fair, he couldn’t keep enough brochures on the… Read more »
