Senate vote on voluntary G.M.O. standard disappoints A.B.A. 03.17.2016 By Jeff Gelski A failure to reach cloture means Vermont's mandatory state law still is set to go into effect July 1.Read More
G.M.O. labeling: Back to the drawing board? 03.17.2016 By Jay Sjerven A cloture vote to advance the Biotechnology Labeling Solutions bill introduced by Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas failed on March 16.Read More
F.D.A. gives final guidance on acrylamide reduction 03.14.2016 By Jeff Gelski The surface area of french fries ranks in importance as does the choice of leavening agents in cereal-based foods.Read More
F.D.A. delays menu labeling enforcement date 03.11.2016 By Staff Enforcement originally was expected to begin Dec. 1, 2015, but has been delayed twice.Read More
Vilsack leads team to Peru, Chile 03.11.2016 By Ron Sterk Secretary of Agriculture will look to expand U.S. exports of food and ag products.Read More
Senate ag committee approves bill establishing voluntary G.M.O. labeling 03.01.2016 By Jay Sjerven Vote was 14 to 6 in favor of establishing standard.Read More
Vilsack: Optimistic about American agriculture 02.26.2016 By Eric Schroeder Secretary of Agriculture sees bright future for rural America.Read More
Feeding for the future 02.26.2016 By Eric Schroeder Ag Outlook panelists weigh in on ways to satisfy 9.7 billion people.Read More
‘Fresh from campaign,’ Fiorina to address bakers 02.24.2016 By Josh Sosland Former executive suspended presidential run Feb. 10.Read More
G.M.O. labeling alone may cost Americans $3.8 billion 02.23.2016 By Jeff Gelski Segregation, reformulation and testing will add to costs associated with the Vermont law, according to a study from the Corn Refiners Association.Read More