Raisin farmer heads to Supreme Court to contest fines

The raisin farmer refused to hand over 47% of his crop yields to the USDA, which resulted in the fines and penalties.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 22, 2015

Greek yogurt receives USDA school lunch approval

New York State, as the country's No. 1 Greek yogurt producer, stands to benefit from the USDA's decision.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 21, 2015

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How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

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Farmers see no shortage of issues with California drought

The headaches for farmers seem unending as they deal with California's unceasing drought.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 21, 2015

Blue Bell recalls entire inventory

The company enacted the voluntary recall over potential listeria contamination.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 21, 2015

Iowa chicken farm falls to bird flu

The state just reported its first H5N2 outbreak in a turkey farm last week.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2015

Intrexon acquires Arctic apple maker

Okanagan Specialty Fruits is now under the major synthetic biology company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2015

New meat detector could alleviate food waste

The device detects meat spoilage more accurately than packaging's expiration dates, according to a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2015

Farmers swapping out GMO seeds

As certain consumers call for more non-GMO foods, farmers are scrambling to produce what those consumers want.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2015

Kraft's macaroni and cheese to get a healthy boost

The shake-up will be coming in early 2016.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2015

Could the US finally produce organically farmed fish?

Farmers and environmental groups have concerns on either side of the issue.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 17, 2015

US organic food operations hits record high

The number of organic farms, ranches, and processing facilities in the U.S. has reached 19,474.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 16, 2015

Avian flu reported in Iowa, USDA promotes biosecurity

The avian flu has not shown any sign of stopping as it continues to infect farms in various flyways.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 15, 2015

UPDATE: Current West Coast sardine season stopped

This comes following the recent cancelation of the next West Coast sardine season.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 15, 2015

Food prices predicted to fall for Americans

Commodities futures are dropping, and food companies are seeing a decrease in some costs.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 14, 2015

Rent water not land: A potential California drought solution

A water conservation startup may have an answer to California farmers' issues with being able to use all of their water supply.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 13, 2015

Nestle's Nesquik will have less added sugar

Despite the upcoming change, nutrition worries still linger.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 13, 2015

Antibiotics sales for farm animals on the rise in the US

The FDA's antibiotics sales report has incited strong opinions on both sides of the issue.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 13, 2015

USDA announces meat exports expansion into Mexico, Peru

The moves provide more export opportunities for U.S. farmers and ranchers, who exported in record numbers last year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 13, 2015

Avian flu continues to spread to new farms, new state

Turkey farms are taking a beating from the avian flu.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 13, 2015

Water shortages burden California, China

Issues with water supply are affecting more than California alone.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 10, 2015

Citrus greening lowers USDA's citrus production predictions

The USDA dropped its expectations for citrus production for a few different categories.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 10, 2015

Smithfield Foods to invest in its Curly's Foods facility

The company aims to expand one of its cooked meats facilities in both square footage and with new jobs.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 9, 2015

Farmers could see changes in organic farming, direct-to-consumer sales

The USDA and FDA are each involved in regulations that could change the way some farmers operate.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 9, 2015

Some Navajo members not hungry for junk food tax

The Navajo Nation recently passed a junk food and soda tax.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 9, 2015

Apalachicola's oyster industry suffers insufficient fresh water

The area has fought with Georgia for enough fresh water to maintain the oyster harvest, but it battles other issues as well.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2015