E.P.A. proposes lower target for ethanol in R.F.S. 11.18.2013 By Jay Sjerven Agency points to E10 blend wall as reason for the lower target.Read More
Hagen steps down as U.S.D.A. head of food safety 11.15.2013 By Eric Schroeder Leaving to take on a new role in the private sector beginning in mid-December.Read More
Baked foods a focus of F.D.A. acrylamide guidance 11.15.2013 By Josh Sosland Several recommendations offered; agency says some may not be practical.Read More
SupplySide West: F.S.M.A. may give plaintiff lawyers more firepower 11.15.2013 By Jeff Gelski New computer technology also may allow plaintiff lawyers to search social media for potential plaintiffs when preparing for class-action lawsuits.Read More
F.D.A. issues draft guidance to industry on acrylamide 11.14.2013 By Jay Sjerven Agency seeks to support industry sectors that have taken a 'wait-and-see approach' to reducing chemical's presence in products.Read More
The U.S. food system 11.12.2013 By Robbin S. Johnson A food system encompasses not only agriculture’s role but also the values, preferences and demands of the society within which farming resides. Read More
Soybean group seeks time to phase out artificial trans fat 11.11.2013 By Jeff Gelski A new soybean oil should help eliminate trans fat and be available in significant quantities by 2016.Read More
Gluten-free goal: Get under 20 p.p.m. 11.08.2013 By Jeff Gelski The F.D.A. issues a ruling on gluten-free claims while improving nutrition remains a priority.Read More
CHS earnings fall 21% in fiscal 2013 11.08.2013 By Eric Schroeder Company notes that fiscal 2013 was 'a challenging year for agriculture.'Read More
Trans fat proposal challenges bakers 11.08.2013 By Jeff Gelski Industry has 60 days to comment.Read More