F.S.M.A. at a crossroads 06.02.2013 By Jay Sjerven F.D.A. report says more funding needed to fully implement the new food safety lawRead More
Fall-out continues from bioengineered wheat detection 05.31.2013 By Jay Sjerven Monsanto vows to cooperate with the U.S.D.A. to confirm test results and consider next steps.Read More
Kellogg looks to settle Frosted Mini-Wheats suit 05.28.2013 By Eric Schroeder Company agrees to create a fund of $4 million and make changes to its marketing and labeling.Read More
Senate rejects food labeling amendment 05.24.2013 By Eric Schroeder Senator vows to continue to work to get bill passed.Read More
Sugar reform effort voted down in Senate 05.23.2013 By Ron Sterk Amendment sought reform of sugar program in farm bill.Read More
F.D.A. threatens to pull the plug on products with added caffeine 05.22.2013 By Keith Nunes The agency expresses concern about the marketing and sales of energy products to children and adolescentsRead More
U.S.D.A. and USAID: There will be no food aid conference in 2013 05.22.2013 By Jay Sjerven Groups cite difficult budget environment as key reason to cancel meeting.Read More
Ag committees reject president’s proposal on foreign food aid 05.21.2013 By Jay Sjerven Proposals would have fundamentally changed how United States provides food assistance abroad.Read More
Senate begins to debate farm bill 05.21.2013 By Jay Sjerven Altogether, the bill would reduce spending by $24 billion over 10 years.Read More