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August 14, 2012

Return of the Dust Bowl

The parched prairies of the Midwest are facing a natural disaster not seen since the ‘dusters’ of the 1930s The Independent By David Usborne Keyes, ...

August 12, 2012

World Over-Using Underground Water Reserves for Agriculture

Reuters By Chris Wickham (Reuters) – The world is depleting underground water reserves faster than they can be replenished due to over-exploitation, according to scientists ...

August 9, 2012

Why PepsiCo Is Fighting GMO Labeling in California

Huffington Post Green by Michele Simon Most people just think of soda when they hear the name “Pepsi.” But in fact, PepsiCo is the nation’s ...

August 9, 2012

‘GMO Myths and Truths’ — Report Released by Genetic Engineers

Digital Journal By Ann Sewell In a groundbreaking report, two genetic engineers explain in detail why GMOs are not good for human health or the ...

August 6, 2012

Organic Farm Shows Off its Drought-Resistant Grass

Officials tout sustainability ArgusLeader.com by Mark Walker Worsening drought conditions might be terrible for corn and soybean farmers but has caused minimal problems at native ...

August 6, 2012

Activists Grill Producers of Modified Corn

Monsanto’s engineered crop hits stores unlabeled, but Wal-Mart isn’t worried Chicago Tribune By Monica Eng As the Midwest crunches into sweet corn season, a new ...

August 3, 2012

Wal-Mart Under Fire for ‘Horrific’ Animal Cruelty

Organic Authority by Jill Ettinger A four-month long investigation by the animal rights group Mercy for Animals documented serious cruelty and neglect of pigs at ...

July 31, 2012

Food Lobby’s ‘Highest Priority’ Is Fighting GMO Labeling in California

Grocery Manufacturers Association Long-time Obstructionist of Public Health Appetite for Profit By Michele Simon In case you had any doubt that California’s Prop 37—which would ...

July 31, 2012

Small Farmers Struggle as Drought Kills Vegetables

LaCrosse Tribune WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Chris Covelli planted 1,000 zucchini seeds on his farm in southern Wisconsin this spring. Only a quarter sprouted in ...

July 28, 2012

Maine Blueberry Farmer Lures Tiny but Mighty Allies

An organic grower uses nest boxes and forage plants to attract wild bees to pollinate his crop. Portland Press Herald (ME) By Lynn Ascrizzi – ...

July 26, 2012

Organic Farmer and Cornucopia Board Chair Steve Sprinkel Speaks Out on GMO Food

People Speak: Organic farmers push California bill to label ‘Frankenfoods’ Fox News By Douglas Kennedy To Steve Sprinkel, you are what you eat. “It’s important ...

July 25, 2012

Dean’s Organic Milk Claims Draw Criticism From Cited Scientist

Bloomberg News By Andrew Zajac Cartons of Dean Foods Co. (DF)’s Horizon organic milk fortified with DHA feature a picture of a young girl to ...