Still no timeline for final pho GRAS rule 03.23.2015 By Jeff Gelski A June 1 court update may shed light on the Food and Drug Administration's plans for partially hydrogenated oils.Read More
F.D.A. says genetically engineered apples, potatoes are safe 03.20.2015 By Jeff Gelski Two varieties of apples go by the trade name 'Arctic Apples' while Simplot offers six varieties of 'Innate" potatoes.Read More
Monsanto settles with wheat farmers in seven states 03.19.2015 By Jeff Gelski The company, without admitting liability in a bioengineered/genetically-modified wheat discovery, agrees to donate to university agricultural efforts.Read More
Reports say I.T.C. to maintain U.S.-Mexico sugar trade pact 03.19.2015 By Ron Sterk I.T.C. rejects refiners' attempt to block trade agreement.Read More
Senators ask to extend comment period for guidelines 03.17.2015 By Jeff Gelski Leaders in agriculture and health committees seek a 75-day comment period on the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's scientific report.Read More
Industry seeks to extend comment period for guidelines 03.16.2015 By Jeff Gelski A coalition of 19 groups says 120 days would provide adequate time to review the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report.Read More
Senator Rand Paul questions F.D.A.’s proposed rule on phos 03.12.2015 By Jeff Gelski The senator says industry has made progress in removing phos and more regulation could have consequences.Read More
Study finds students choosing more fruit in school meals 03.06.2015 By Jeff Gelski Plate waste also falls among middle school students in an urban, low-income school district.Read More
G.M.O. wheat issues revolve around yield, acceptance 03.05.2015 By Jeff Gelski U.S. farmers may find benefits if bioengineered varieties are approved, but what about U.S. consumer and export market acceptance?Read More
Regulations seen slowing down fast-moving plant biotech 03.02.2015 By Laura Lloyd W.Q.C. presenter says 'What is fundamental today is applied tomorrow.'Read More