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Investigators link Salmonella outbreak to fresh organic basil from Trader Joe’s

Fresh organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s stores is behind a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections. The Centers for…

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A new spin on organic shampoo makes it sudsier, longer lasting

While there’s no regulation in the U.S. for what’s in organic shampoos, they tend to contain ingredients perceived as safe…

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A new estimate of U.S. soil organic carbon to improve Earth system models

Soil contains about twice as much carbon as the atmosphere and plants combined. It is a major carbon sink, capable…

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Rose essential oil: A safe pesticide for organic agriculture

Plants-derived essential oils (EOs) find applications in various industries, such as detergents, cosmetics, pharmacology, and food additives. Moreover, EOs have…

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Organic farms trigger more pesticide use on nearby conventional farms

Organic farms appear to inadvertently cause greater pesticide use on surrounding fields with conventional agricultural practices Danielle Balderas/Shutterstock Organic farmers…

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USDA organic rules are changing. Is the food industry ready?

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares to launch its Strengthening Organic Enforcement regulations March 19, some wonder if unprepared…

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Food safety know-how can help save organic acreage

Getting tangled up in two different sets of regulations can be a headache — or even worse, a reason to…

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USDA Organic changes are coming. What will it mean for farmers and consumers?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program is defined by small updates. That changes in March, when the wide-sweeping…

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New sustainable method for creating organic semiconductors

Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have developed a new, more environmentally friendly way to create conductive inks for use in…

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Leftovers: Miller Lite freshens up mint aisle | Organic Valley’s latest milk is a no-brainer

Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing…

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