Senate joins House in passing waterways bill 05.23.2014 By Jay Sjerven Act passes by a vote of 91 to 7.Read More
Small production, large ripples from Oregon county 05.23.2014 By Josh Sosland Vote drew national attention.Read More
F.D.A. extends comment period for proposed labeling rule 05.23.2014 By Jeff Gelski New deadline for comments is Aug. 1.Read More
Grain Chain takes to Capitol Hill 05.22.2014 By Eric Schroeder Group holds discussions with H.H.S. and U.S.D.A. officials.Read More
To label or not to label 05.22.2014 By Robbin S. Johnson Congress is being asked to pass the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014.Read More
What’s on – and not on – the label 05.21.2014 By Jeff Gelski Consumers still seek fiber, protein and whole grains, but some avoid added sugars and gluten.Read More
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
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