Los Angeles Times By Doug Gurian-Sherman Soybeans, corn, cotton and canola — most of the acres planted in these crops in the United States are genetically altered. “Transgenic” seeds can save farmers time and reduce the use of some insecticides, but herbicide use is higher, and respected experts argue that some genetically engineered crops may… Read more »
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Victory! Court Finds USDA Violated Federal Law by Allowing Genetically Engineered Sugar Beets on the Market
The Center For Food Safety Posted by Heather Government Failed To Evaluate Environmental and Economic Risks of Monsanto Product In a case brought by Center for Food Safety and Earthjustice representing a coalition of farmers and consumers, a Federal Court ruled yesterday that the Bush USDA’s approval of genetically engineered (GE) “RoundUp Ready” sugar beets… Read more »
Organic Dairies Test Supply of Feed
Associated Press By Shannon Dininny YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) – It comes as no surprise to anyone that the number of organic farms is booming to meet consumer demand for healthy food. In Washington, a state known more for its apples than any other crop, there are 45 organic dairies. Five years ago, there were just… Read more »
Will Thirst for Biofuels Affect Global Hunger?
Alert Net Ruth Gidley Fans of biofuels give the impression we could soon be running cars on maize, producing electricity with sugar, and getting power from palm oil. Using plants to feed our fuel needs sounds like a great idea, and it could be a moneyspinner for some poor countries, but it might well mean… Read more »
Cornucopia’s consumer tool points eaters to the most ethical organic egg brands
VIROQUA, Wis., May 31, 2023/PRNewswire/ — Don’t be fooled by the clever packaging: Most of the eggs in your grocery store are produced on factory farms. The Cornucopia Institute’s most popular tool — the recently updated Organic Egg Scorecard — is the resource you need to successfully sidestep this industrial model. The result of two… Read more »
Tell USDA You Care About Organic Integrity!
Comment before Midnight ET on March 30, 2022 Industrial “organic” operators are able to keep prices low by cutting corners on animal welfare, biodiversity, care for natural resources, and soil health. Their cheap products undercut authentic organic food in the marketplace. A process exists to counter this threat. The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), a… Read more »
Economic Justice for Family-Scale Farms
Cornucopia Director of Domestic Policy Kestrel Burcham, JD While industrial organic operations forsake the synthetic fertilizers and toxic chemicals of conventional agriculture, authentic organic farms provide numerous ecosystem services for the benefit of all. As the landscape of organic evolves, Cornucopia continues to monitor the industry and its regulation. The best organic farmers offer more… Read more »
U.K. Bans Junk Food Ads Targeting Kids
Cornucopia’s Take: Concerned with companies that focus advertising aimed at selling children unhealthy foods, the United Kingdom has banned ads for high-fat, -sugar, and -salt foods in print, online, and at movies targeted to children. While U.K health advocates push for even stricter regulation, the U.S. continues to turn a blind eye to this important… Read more »
Tracking the Causes of Monarch Butterfly Decline
A new census found this winter’s population of North American monarch butterflies in Mexico was at the lowest level ever measured. Insect ecologist Orley Taylor talks to Yale Environment 360 about how the planting of genetically modified crops and the resulting use of herbicides has contributed to the monarchs’ decline. The Guardian Richard Conniff for… Read more »
Details Emerging On Co-op Farm Purchase
The Daily Press – Ashland, WI By CHAD DALLY Supporting the local agricultural network has always been a priority for the Chequamegon Food Cooperative. But its board of directors recently announced that the co-op is looking to take a bold step and become directly involved in farming through the purchase of a Bayfield County farm…. Read more »
