USDA seeks nominations for Cattlemens Beef, United Sorghum Checkoff Program Boards Nominations must be sought by June 1. Shane O'Halloran April 18, 2013 Nominations must be sought by June 1.Read More
IDFA, food groups support reform of renewable fuel standard A bill introduced in the US house of representatives would cut back on corn-based ethanol. Shane O'Halloran April 12, 2013 A bill introduced in the US house of representatives would cut back on corn-based ethanol.Read More
New Animal Drug User Fee Act dissapoints health advocates The new act doesn't strengthen FDA antibiotic reporting as some hoped. Shane O'Halloran March 19, 2013 The new act doesn't strengthen FDA antibiotic reporting as some hoped.Read More
TECH FLASH The case against corn ethanol As more ethanol producers close, an economist asks if corn ethanol mandates make sense. Shane O'Halloran March 12, 2013 Annual ethanol production outstrips demand.Read More
Vilsack confirms furlough of meat inspectors Automatic budget cuts made the move unavoidable. Shane O'Halloran March 12, 2013 Automatic budget cuts made the move unavoidable.Read More
Foster Farms receives American Humane Association certification American Humane Association offers an independent, third-party certification. Shane O'Halloran March 11, 2013 American Humane Association offers an independent, third-party certification.Read More
UN Food and Agriculture Organization predict second largest wheat crop ever in 2013 FAO predicts a 4.3 percent uptick over 2012's production. Shane O'Halloran March 8, 2013 FAO predicts a 4.3 percent uptick over 2012's production.Read More
USDA finalizes microloan program for small farmers The loans will be worth up to $35,000. Shane O'Halloran March 8, 2013 The loans will be worth up to $35,000.Read More
Advocacy group calls on Coca-Cola and Pepsi to label genetically modified ingredients The group wants labeling or removal altogether of GMOs. Shane O'Halloran March 7, 2013 The group wants labeling or removal altogether of GMOs.Read More
AMI supports bill to rescind E15 Waivers The resolution would limit EPA to waivers for no more than 10 percent ethanol fuel. Shane O'Halloran March 6, 2013 The resolution would limit EPA to waivers for no more than 10 percent ethanol fuel.Read More