A study conducted by researchers at Emory University, Atlanta, in collaboration with The Organic Center, Washington, D.C., found that a majority of samples of conventional retail milk tested positive for residues of antibiotics – two of which are banned from dairy production -- and used controversial pesticides.

The Organic Trade Association (OTA), Washington, D.C., created GRO Organic (Generate Results and Opportunity for Organic), a check-off-like voluntary program to support the U.S. organic sector.

To help organic producers more effectively combat citrus greening, The Organic Center, Washington, D.C., released a white paper that mines the existing body of scientific literature devoted to citrus greening.

Kroger, Sysco and SUPERVALU all promote from within.