Nation Sep 29 5 important stories that deserve a second look The end of some Temporary Protected Status for Sudan, a hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego and other stories you may have missed in the rush of news. By Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas, Patty Gorena Morales, Jennifer Hijazi
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… By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Jul 23 Watch 2:51 Alice Waters teaches slow food values in a fast food world Alice Waters, owner and former chef of the legendary Chez Panisse restaurant and maven of the slow food movement, says the best way to combat fast food culture is through “edible education.” Waters offers her Brief but Spectacular take on… By PBS NewsHour
Apr 16 USDA to propose standards for organic seafood raised in U.S. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press After more than a decade of delays, the government is moving toward allowing the sale of U.S.-raised organic fish and shellfish. But don't expect it in the grocery store anytime soon. Continue reading
Apr 15 Consumers buying more organic products, new data show By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Consumer interest in the organic label continues to grow. The organic industry says U.S. sales of its products jumped 11 percent last year alone, to more than $39 billion, despite tight domestic supplies of organic ingredients. Continue reading
Apr 12 Watch Walmart announces plan to cut prices on some organic products By News Desk Organic food sales totaled some $30 billion in the U.S. last year and suppliers can barely keep up with demand. Earlier this week, the nation’s largest retailer, Walmart, announced that it would slash prices of some of its organic products… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch Local Foods Have Impact Beyond Kitchen Table Amid increased promotion of organic foods and pushes to support local growers, an agricultural analyst and a New York City chef discuss the broader economic impact of buying local, in-season foods. Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch Competition Fosters Success of Organic Food Industry Whole Foods, which opened in 1978 as a single organic grocery store, has expanded to 200 stores and over $9 billion in yearly sales. NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on the company's success, the growing competition and the organic… Continue watching