Senators propose bill to cut corn ethanol mandate 12.13.2013 By Eric Schroeder Senator Dianne Feinstein of California says mandate is 'simply bad policy.'Read More
Action on farm bill pushed into January 12.11.2013 By Jay Sjerven Senate and House negotiators confident they'll be ready to vote in new year.Read More
All-natural claims become risky business 12.11.2013 By Jeff Gelski Choosing other story lines for product promotion may reduce the chance of litigation.Read More
‘Grain chain’ aims to protect 6 servings at Guidelines meeting 12.09.2013 By Jeff Gelski A three-minute presentation will focus on baking industry concerns.Read More
MacKie: A.B.A. supports lower ethanol mandate 12.06.2013 By Ron Sterk A.B.A. wants E.P.A. to move further to alleviate market volatility.Read More
Food vs. fuel redux 12.02.2013 By Jay Sjerven E.P.A. proposes lower R.F.S. target for ethanol in 2014.Read More
Journal retracts study critical of bioengineered corn 12.02.2013 By Keith Nunes A small sample size and inconclusive raw data led the editors of Food and Chemical Toxicology to retract the study.Read More
N.R.A. survey to help shape trans fat comments for F.D.A. 11.26.2013 By Jeff Gelski The National Restaurant Association will comment on a proposed rule to eliminate partially hydrogenated oilsRead More
Congress recesses with no progress on farm bill 11.22.2013 By Jay Sjerven Increasingly unlikely that a compromise bill will be in place before Jan. 1.Read More
Dietary guidelines meeting set for January 11.22.2013 By Jeff Gelski The rescheduling comes after the government shutdown led to a postponement in October.Read More