House handily passes waterways improvement measure 05.21.2014 By Jay Sjerven Act includes provisions that will free up funding for additional waterways infrastructure projects.Read More
U.S.D.A. to allow schools flexibility on whole grain requirements 05.21.2014 By Jay Sjerven Department was advised by some schools that certain whole grain-rich pastas raised a challenge for menus.Read More
Proposed Ardent Mills settlement announced by D.O.J. 05.20.2014 By Josh Sosland New business expected to begin operations by month-end.Read More
House bill trims WIC, allows waivers from school nutrition standards 05.20.2014 By Jay Sjerven Bill would provide for $142.5 billion in funding.Read More
Klinger: Dietary Guidelines should consider Hispanics’ needs 05.20.2014 By Eric Schroeder Guidelines should motivate Hispanics to develop healthy habits to stave off disease.Read More
North American agriculture ministers pledge cooperation 05.19.2014 By Jay Sjerven Leaders reaffirm the benefits of fair and open trade for economies and food security.Read More
Congressman who led ag committee to address bakers 05.19.2014 By Josh Sosland Robert Goodlatte to speak to group June 11.Read More
Dakota Growers agrees to settle Dreamfields lawsuit 05.13.2014 By Eric Schroeder Court grants conditional approval of $5 settlement; final ruling to come in September.Read More
With C.F.P. acquisition, Milner renamed Grain Craft 05.13.2014 By Josh Sosland New name announced for third largest U.S. miller.Read More
Ag, food industry wants more time to digest rule 05.12.2014 By Laura Lloyd Rule on sanitary transport of human, animal foods needs additional time for examination and comments, says advocacy group.Read More