A.B.A. again voices opposition to U.S., Mexico sugar agreement 11.19.2014 By Eric Schroeder Association says deal not good for bakers or all other sugar users.Read More
Decision time 11.11.2014 By Jay Sjerven Voters reject G.M.O. labeling again but split on sweetened beverage taxes.Read More
UPDATE: Oregon voters reject G.M.O. labeling 11.05.2014 By Keith Nunes Results stand in stark contrast to a similar initiative on the Colorado ballot.Read More
Most House Ag Committee incumbents reelected 11.05.2014 By Jay Sjerven Frank Lucas, chairman of agriculture, reelected.Read More
Republicans to lead Senate ag committee 11.05.2014 By Jay Sjerven Committee assignments yet to be determined.Read More
Producers, users react to Mexican sugar agreement 10.28.2014 By Ron Sterk Producers support trade agreement, users see growing monopoly.Read More
U.S., Mexico reach agreement on sugar imports 10.28.2014 By Ron Sterk Agreement suspends duties on sugar imports from Mexico.Read More
Fat intake falls, but needs to fall further 10.24.2014 By Jeff Gelski A study of adults in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area finds declines in saturated fat and trans fat consumption over a 30-year period.Read More
Sugar users say trade case costs $2.4 billion 10.23.2014 By Ron Sterk Trade agreement limiting imports also would cost consumers, group says.Read More
Farm bill initiative provides more severe weather relief 10.23.2014 By Jeff Gelski Farmers may exclude yields in exceptionally bad years when calculating yields to establish insurance coverage.Read More