New study finds that pesticides make it harder for male bees to attract mates. Around the world, bees are facing many threats, including toxic pesticides, climate change, disease, and habitat loss. An international research team led by Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg has investigated the impact of pesticides on the reproduction of wild bees. The experts have discovered that pesticide exposure interferes with reproduction among wild bees in the very earliest phase – the mating phase. In Athens Wisconsin, two local organic farms are partnering with New Beginnings for Refugees. The new partnership will bring access to high-quality produce to Afghan refugee families. Cattail Organics and Red Door Family Farm are the two farms participating in the partnership. Cattail Organics and Red Door Family Farm will support 10 families for 20 weeks to give them access to fresh, locally grown organic produce. Both farms are able to do this with the help of a matching grant from The FairShare CSA Coalition and fundraising. The total for the partnership is $8,000. Biden’s administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear Bayer’s bid to dismiss claims by customers who contend that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, as the company seeks to avoid potentially billions of dollars in damages. The organic market continues its decades-long growth trajectory via expansion into the mainstream, making organic foods and beverages across categories more accessible than ever before. Organic has become a household staple for many – even among Baby Boomers, the age group slowest to adopt organic products, nearly one-fifth (18%) of whom say they use them at least weekly. Organic usage has also grown in frequency, with almost half (47%) of Millennials using organic products at least weekly. According to a Comprehensive Research Report by Market Research Future, “Organic Food and Beverages Market Information by Type, Packaging material, Distribution Channel, and Region – Forecast till 2030”, the market is estimated to acquire a size of over USD 995.96 Billion by the end of 2030. The report further predicts the market to thrive at a healthy CAGR of over 14.80% during the review timeframe

Organic farms step up to the plate to give Afghan refugee families access to fresh produce

In Athens Wisconsin, two local organic farms are partnering with New Beginnings for Refugees. The new partnership will bring access to high-quality produce to Afghan refugee families. Cattail Organics and Red Door Family Farm are the two farms participating in the partnership. Cattail Organics and Red Door Family Farm will support 10 families for 20 weeks to give them access to fresh, locally grown organic produce. Both farms are able to do this with the help of a matching grant from The FairShare CSA Coalition and fundraising. The total for the partnership is $8,000.

Biden administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to shun Bayer weedkiller appeal

Biden’s administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear Bayer’s bid to dismiss claims by customers who contend that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, as the company seeks to avoid potentially billions of dollars in damages.

Into the mainstream: What’s next for organic foods and beverages?

The organic market continues its decades-long growth trajectory via expansion into the mainstream, making organic foods and beverages across categories more accessible than ever before. Organic has become a household staple for many – even among Baby Boomers, the age group slowest to adopt organic products, nearly one-fifth (18%) of whom say they use them at least weekly. Organic usage has also grown in frequency, with almost half (47%) of Millennials using organic products at least weekly.

Pesticides make it harder for male bees to attract mates

Around the world, bees are facing many threats, including toxic pesticides, climate change, disease, and habitat loss. An international research team led by Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg has investigated the impact of pesticides on the reproduction of wild bees. The experts have discovered that pesticide exposure interferes with reproduction among wild bees in the very earliest phase – the mating phase. 

Organic Food and Beverages Market to Surpass USD 995.96 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 14.80%

According to a Comprehensive Research Report by Market Research Future, “Organic Food and Beverages Market Information by Type, Packaging material, Distribution Channel, and Region – Forecast till 2030”, the market is estimated to acquire a size of over USD 995.96 Billion by the end of 2030. The report further predicts the market to thrive at a healthy CAGR of over 14.80% during the review timeframe.