Nation Sep 04 From eggs to trees, USDA’s promotional programs have courted controversy WASHINGTON — The slogans are familiar: "The Incredible Edible Egg," ''Pork: The Other White Meat," and "Got Milk?" They've all been part of promotional campaigns overseen by the Agriculture Department and paid for by the industries that vote to organize…
Health Jul 24 Proposed label would tell you how much added sugar to eat Wondering if you are eating too much added sugar? The nutrition label on your food may one day help you figure it out.
Politics Jul 23 House passes bill to prevent mandatory GMO food labeling Companies would not have to disclose whether their food products contain genetically modified ingredients under legislation passed by the House Thursday.
Health Jul 09 FDA delays calorie labels on menus until 2016 WASHINGTON — Diners will have to wait until the end of 2016 to find calorie labels on all chain restaurant menus.
Politics Jul 05 How drones could replace workers on American farms Agricultural use of drones is about to take off after being grounded for years by the lack of federal guidelines.
Health Jun 17 Q&A: What are trans fats and why are they unhealthy? WASHINGTON — You may not even know you are eating them, but trans fats will soon be mostly gone from your food. The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will require food companies to phase them out over the…
Health Jun 16 FDA moves to phase out unhealthy artificial trans fats Scientists say there are no health benefits to trans fats, which are used in processing food and in restaurants, usually to improve texture, shelf life or flavor. They can raise levels of "bad" cholesterol and lower "good" cholesterol, increasing the…
Nation Jun 10 Congress may repeal meat labeling law House Republicans are hoping to repeal a law requiring country-of-origin labels on packages of meat to avoid costly trade retaliation from Canada and Mexico.
Politics Jun 06 New sexual assault claims against Hastert jarring, former colleagues say Dennis Hastert's former House colleagues say the emergence of sexual abuse allegations against him has been jarring, at odds with a reason they anointed him speaker in the late 1990s - his squeaky-clean reputation.
Nation May 29 EPA proposes lowering requirements for ethanol in gas WASHINGTON — The nation's gasoline supply likely will have more ethanol in coming years — but not as much as was required by federal law.