Report recommends urgent action on climate change 08.12.2021 By Jay Sjerven According to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, global warming is accelerating.Read More
Sesame added to US list of major food allergens 04.20.2021 By Jay Sjerven Sesame to be first declared major food allergen since 2006.Read More
Food industry organizations highlight role in US economy 03.25.2021 By Jay Sjerven More than 40 million American jobs depend on food and agriculture industries.Read More
Wheat forecast projects reduced supply 02.19.2021 By Jay Sjerven USDA projects 2022 wheat carryover to be the lowest since 2014.Read More
Senate panel recommends former Iowan ag official, governor as US ag secretary 02.03.2021 By Jay Sjerven Tom Vilsack set to return to the helm of the USDA.Read More
Sesame in allergen spotlight 12.02.2020 By Jay Sjerven Bill and guidance seek to ensure consumers are informed of sesame use in foods.Read More
Senate ag committee will have new chair, members in 2021 11.11.2020 By Jay Sjerven Senator Pat Roberts is retiring and leaves the chair spot open.Read More
FDA wants to tighten traceability of ‘high risk’ foods 10.07.2020 By Jay Sjerven Proposed rule breaks new ground in food traceability.Read More
Food recalls from April to June down 44% from Q1 09.09.2020 By Jay Sjerven FDA food recalls dropped 44% in April-June, the first full quarter in pandemic.Read More
USDA tightens enforcement of organic program regulations 08.24.2020 By Jay Sjerven Proposed rule would expand National Organic Program’s oversight and enforcement.Read More
