Secretary Vilsack notes challenge in mitigating impact of climate change on food security 12.03.2015 By Ron Sterk Comments made during Dec. 2 speech at a Field to Market event in Paris.Read More
E.P.A. final rule on biofuel requirements draws both qualified praise and flak 12.03.2015 By Jay Sjerven Rule includes volume requirements for advanced biofuel as well as total renewable fuel.Read More
Petition asks F.D.A. to revisit ‘healthy’ labeling term 12.01.2015 By Jeff Gelski Fat content currently keeps nuts, avocados, almonds and salmon from qualifying for nutrient content claims.Read More
Sweet ending: Sugar groups, corn refiners settle lawsuit 11.20.2015 By Jeff Gelski The two parties issue a joint statement, but they release no details on the settlement.Read More
F.D.A. provides guidance on voluntary G.E. labeling 11.19.2015 By Jeff Gelski Terms such as "not bioengineered" are preferred over terms such as "non-G.M.O."Read More
Producer groups begin to take sides on T.P.P. 11.16.2015 By Jay Sjerven Six organizations meet to announce their support for the agreement. Read More
F.D.A. finalizes food safety rules for produce, imported food 11.13.2015 By Monica Watrous Issues rule to establish accreditation of third-party certification bodies to audit foreign food facilities.Read More
F.D.A. provides guidance on fortification 11.10.2015 By Jeff Gelski A web site answers questions on the existing policy, which has not changed.Read More
Sam Rogers, who headed Wilkins-Rogers, dies at 93 11.05.2015 By Josh Sosland Longtime miller also raised, raced thoroughbred horses.Read More
Importance of agriculture to national security scrutinized 11.05.2015 By Laura Lloyd United States may need to be able to secure the safety and availability of food supplies of important allies. Read More