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Bayer AG launched a pilot program in the United States and Brazil on Tuesday that will pay farmers for capturing carbon in cropland soils, making it the latest agriculture company to capitalize on environmental initiatives. Responding to increasing fraud threats to the organic industry, the US Department of Agriculture seeks to strengthen oversight and improve the transparency and traceability of organic food through a four-prong plan that praises and mirrors actions already taken by the Organic Trade Association. Plaintiffs in the U.S. Roundup litigation are starting to learn the details of what Bayer AG’s $10 billion settlement of cancer claims actually means for them individually, and some do not like what they see. Lack of wild bees causes crop shortages. Without bees, future generations may not be able to identify with adages like, ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ Emily Brown, a former preschool teacher and mother of two, founded the Food Equality Initiative (FEI). FEI, under Emily’s leadership, has placed over $100,000 worth of “free-from” food into the hands of those in need.

 

USDA proposes stricter oversight, enforcement of organic to better detect, prevent fraud Responding to increasing fraud threats to the organic industry, the US Department of Agriculture seeks to strengthen oversight and improve the transparency and traceability of organic food through a four-prong plan that praises and mirrors actions already taken by the Organic Trade Association.

https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/08/05/USDA-proposes-stricter-oversight-enforcement-of-organic-to-better-detect-prevent-fraud#

 

 

Lack of Wild Bees Causes Crop Shortage, Could Lead to Food Security Issues

Without bees, future generations may not be able to identify with adages like, ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’

https://www.ecowatch.com/wild-bees-crop-shortage-2646849232.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1

 

Some U.S. Roundup plaintiffs balk at signing Bayer settlement deals; $160,000 average payout eyed

Plaintiffs in the U.S. Roundup litigation are starting to learn the details of what Bayer AG’s $10 billion settlement of cancer claims actually means for them individually, and some do not like what they see.

https://usrtk.org/monsanto-roundup-trial-tracker/some-u-s-roundup-plaintiffs-balk-at-signing-bayer-settlement-deals-160000-average-payout-eyed/

 

Bayer launches carbon capture program for U.S. and Brazil farmers

Bayer AG launched a pilot program in the United States and Brazil on Tuesday that will pay farmers for capturing carbon in cropland soils, making it the latest agriculture company to capitalize on environmental initiatives.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bayer-farming-climate-change/bayer-launches-carbon-capture-program-for-u-s-and-brazil-farmers-idUSKCN24M2CE?fbclid=IwAR2-gOWr0nYWygJ1BZ_CON9NDWh6rhWtr65FozyVuPd4VehxbWP7EfN4HLk

 

Emily Brown, a former preschool teacher and mother of two, founded the Food Equality Initiative (FEI). FEI, under Emily’s leadership, has placed over $100,000 worth of “free-from” food into the hands of those in need. Her partners are powerful, but it is her passion and tenacity that are so awe-inspiring. FEI is a voice for individuals who qualify for government assistance but due to their medical condition of food allergies cannot take full advantage of the program.

https://robynobrien.com/an-interview-with-emily-brown-food-equality-initiative/?fbclid=IwAR26iL-nt-hp44ySJqurJ6fTUkzRT5BbyfPSO0vy2YlyGkB5Fj2xtLZI8m4

 

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