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

Quality Egg executives sentenced to jail after salmonella outbreak

The DeCosters will stay free while appealing the three-month sentences.

By Deborah Barrington • April 13, 2015

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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

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

Proposal in Oregon looks to quash state GMO pre-emption

Some Oregonians are trying to do away with state pre-emption to push through local GMO legislation.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 9, 2015

UPDATE: Blue Bell Oklahoma plant received praise on inspection last month

The plot thickens for Blue Bell.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 7, 2015

Why do major food companies get a bad rap about kids' nutrition?

When major food and beverage companies meet children's nutrition, some nutrition groups work with those companies while other health experts and some parents adamantly oppose.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2015

National food safety inspection database looks to improve old data methods

The simplification and clarification of food safety seems to be more and more critical.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2015

Avian flu strain hits fifth Minnesota farm, first in South Dakota

The hits keep on coming for turkey farms' avian flu outbreaks in Minnesota, the country's largest turkey producer.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2015

USDA app aims to reduce expiration-related food waste

The organization hopes to put a dent in the billions of pounds of food wasted each year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2015

Final arsenic-based animal drug set to lose FDA approval

The FDA is expected to take away approval by 2015's close.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 2, 2015

H5N2 strikes again, turkey farmers bulk up security

Growing concerns about the H5N2 strain are causing poultry farmers to be more cautious in Minnesota.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 1, 2015

Petition: USDA should grant scientists more protection

Some scientists are finding their research threatened, according to said petition.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 30, 2015

UPDATE: White House releases 'superbug' and antibiotics plan

The White House plan addresses antibiotics issues, though early critics do not think it goes far enough in terms of farm antibiotic use.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 27, 2015

NY Sen. Gillibrand argues against soda tax

She doesn't believe that a soda tax would be an effective option to curb Americans' taste for sugary beverages and fight obesity.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 27, 2015

Monsanto receives fine for unreported Idaho chemical releases

The company claims that no health issues had been reported in relation to the chemical releases.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 27, 2015

Agriculture committee hearing hears fight against GMO labeling

Witnesses at the hearing cited proven safety and increased costs as reasons to reject GMO labeling.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 25, 2015

UK horse meat scandal sentences delivered

The sentences only dealt with the charges the two men acknowledged carrying out.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2015

Monsanto CEO acknowledges company 'hubris'

This statement comes as GMO news continues to flood the industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2015

Is food safety 'a charade' when it comes to the catfish fight?

The USDA is forecast to toughen new standards on countries that export the whiskered panagasius.

By Deborah Barrington • March 23, 2015

Palcohol packs a punch, whether you love it or ban it

This powdered alcohol could be heading to U.S. stores by summer — except in states that have already banned the substance.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2015

USDA adopts new safety testing standards, poultry vaccine

The vaccine is aimed at blocking two contagious poultry diseases.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2015

Lawsuit alleges arsenic in some wines

The class action lawsuit cites research showing that several of the top-selling U.S. wine brands contain high levels of arsenic.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2015

Monsanto sees new trait USDA-approved, discounts WHO research

The company does not agree with WHO research that could condemn a key Monsanto product as potentially carcinogenic.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2015

FDA declares Arctic Apples and Innate Potatoes safe

The USDA had already given the green light to these products.

By David Oliver • March 20, 2015