Becomes the first member of Congress to have served as chairman of both the House and Senate ag committees.

D.G.A.C. finds moderate evidence for replacing sugar-containing sweeteners with low-calorie sweeteners for reducing calorie intake, body weight and adiposity in short duration studies.

The committee recommends retaining the 10% upper limit for saturated fat intake.

Vitamin D, calcium, potassium and fiber are under-consumed across the entire U.S. population.

The year's most-read stories highlight acquisitions and strategic actions made by the milling and baking companies.

House panel hears G.M.O food labeling views.

Throughout the winter, spring and summer of 2015, the U.S.D.A. and the H.H.S. will consider the D.G.A.C.’s recommendations along with public comments and agency comments.

Company voices support for plan to normalize relations with the country.

Estimates are that Cuba might import 500,000 tonnes or more of U.S. wheat each year, if allowed.

Part of a tax-extender bill approved by Congress.