Science Sep 18 USDA approves new genetically modified corn, soybean seeds WASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department has approved the use of genetically modified corn and soybean seeds that are resistant to a popular weed killer.
Nation Sep 17 Food stamps cuts will only hit four states, review finds Cuts to the nation's food stamp program enacted this year are only affecting four states, far from the sweeping overhaul that Republicans had pushed, an Associated Press review has found.
Nation Aug 29 Using tip from social media, USDA seizes 1,200 illegal giant snails The giant African snail damages buildings, destroys crops and can cause meningitis in humans. But some people still want to collect, and even eat, the slimy invaders. The Agriculture Department is trying to stop them. Since June, department authorities have…
Nation Aug 07 Want a tattoo? The FDA urges you to do your research WASHINGTON — Thinking about getting inked? Check the bottle first.
Health Jul 31 Obama overhauls poultry inspections for the first time in decades The Obama administration is overhauling poultry plant inspections for the first time in more than 50 years, a move it says could result in 5,000 fewer foodborne illnesses each year.
Health Jun 11 House considers waiving healthy school lunch rules despite veto threat The GOP spending bill on the House floor would allow schools to waive the school lunch and breakfast standards championed by first lady Michelle Obama for the next school year if they lost money on meal programs over a six-month…
Politics May 27 First lady responds to critics of school nutrition guidelines First lady Michelle Obama is answering Republicans in Congress who want to roll back healthier school meal standards, holding an event at the White House to highlight the success of the health guidelines. The Tuesday event is an unusual move…
Health May 19 House Republicans propose letting schools opt out of healthy lunch programs A GOP spending bill for agriculture and food programs released Monday would allow schools to apply for waivers if they have a net loss on school food programs for six months in a row.
Nation May 18 Devastating coffee rust raises prices on high-end blends The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to help Central American farmers fight a devastating coffee disease - and hold down the price of your morning cup.
Nation May 17 Debate over genetically modified foods continues amid confusion Vermont recently became the first state to require labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Bills and ballot initiatives are pending in many more. What about the rest of the country? And does labeling matter?…