On Thursday, the USDA released a proposed rule to implement the mandatory GMO disclosure law passed in 2016. The proposed rule has a 60-day comment period for consumers to weigh in on mandatory GMO labeling standards. The FDA has been testing food samples for traces of glyphosate for two years, but the agency has not yet released any official results. Just this week, however, glyphosate was found in granola and crackers, internal FDA emails show. And on Thursday, the FDA announced its approval of the first U.S. facility for production of genetically engineered salmon. However, an “import alert” for genetically engineered salmon remains in place, preventing U.S. production for now. On Monday, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine sued agricultural giant Monsanto, alleging the company concealed dangers of a toxic chemical compound it manufactured for nearly a half-century. The world’s most widely used insecticides, neonicotinoids, will be banned from all fields in Europe within six months to protect wild bees and honeybees that are vital to crop pollination. Meanwhile, in Argentina, people in the heart of the area where genetically modified soy and maize are grown suffer miscarriages and birth defects at much higher rates than the national averages, a new study shows. In Denmark, the organic sector accounts for almost 10 percent of food sales, and organic food makers there believe they are uniquely poised for global success. And growing your own fruits, veggies and flowers from seeds is way less intimidating when you follow Rodale’s go-to plan.

Statement from JLI On USDA’s Proposed Rule for Nationwide Disclosures of GMO Foods

On Thursday the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a proposed rule to implement the mandatory GMO disclosure law passed in 2016. Read our press statement from Gary Hirshberg, chairman of the Just Label It campaign.

Weedkiller found in granola and crackers, internal FDA emails show

The FDA has been testing food samples for traces of glyphosate for two years, but the agency has not yet released any official results. 

UPDATE: FDA OKs first U.S. genetically engineered salmon facility, at Albany

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced its approval of the first U.S. facility for production of genetically engineered salmon. However, an “import alert” for genetically engineered salmon remains in place, preventing U.S. production for now.

Monsanto concealed effects of toxic chemical for decades, Ohio AG alleges

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine sued agricultural giant Monsanto on Monday, alleging the company concealed dangers posed by a toxic chemical compound it manufactured for nearly a half-century.

Danes set ‘record’ for organic consumption

The organic sector accounts for almost 10% of Danish food sales and, with opportunity fuelling innovation, Denmark’s organic food makers believe they are uniquely poised for global success.

EU agrees total ban on bee-harming pesticides

The world’s most widely used insecticides will be banned from all fields within six months, to protect both wild and honeybees that are vital to crop pollination 

Argentine study links glyphosate herbicide to miscarriage, birth defects

People living in an Argentine town in the heart of the GM soy and maize growing area suffer miscarriages at three times and birth defects at twice the national average rate, a new study shows. In addition, the study found a correlation between a high environmental exposure to glyphosate and an increased frequency of reproductive disorders (miscarriage and birth defects). 

Invoking science, Europe shuts the door to neonics

The European Commission decided on Friday (27 April) to impose a complete ban on neonicotinoids, after managing to achieve the necessary qualified majority among EU member states. 

A Simple Step-By-Step Guide To Starting Your Own Seeds

Growing your own fruits, veggies, and flowers from seeds is way less intimidating when you follow our go-to plan.