Mad Court Vs. Mad Cow
A federal court has ruled in favor of the USDA in a long-standing dispute between the agency and a Kansas-based[…]
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Unlabeled Genetically Engineered Animals In The Food Supply?
The Food and Drug Administration released a "draft guidance" document on September 18th that outlines the regulatory approval process for[…]
Read moreFDA OKs Irradiated Lettuce And Spinach
Rather than dealing with the problems inherent in a disease-ridden factory-farmed food system, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced[…]
Read moreEPA Sued For Bee Colony Collapse Cover-Up
Over the past two years, beekeepers have reported an alarming and potentially catastrophic loss of bees from their hives ranging[…]
Read moreHow Organic Farming Can Save Our Oceans
The alarming increase of "Dead Zones" in the world's oceans over the past few years is now as much of[…]
Read moreMonsanto Finally Forced To Dump RBGH
Monsanto announced on August 6 it will “divest” or sell off its controversial genetically engineered animal drug, recombinant Bovine Growth[…]
Read moreCourt Rules Common Factory Farm Practices Are Inhumane
A landmark unanimous vote by the New Jersey Supreme Court will require more humane treatment of animals on factory farms.[…]
Read morePrecautionary Advice For Cell Phone Use
The World Health Organization has been compiling data on the health risks of electromagnetic fields emitted by cell phones, but[…]
Read moreTell Starbucks We Want Fair Trade, Not Greenwashing
Despite ten years of consumer pressure and small farmer pleading, Starbucks has stubbornly refused to increase their purchase of certified[…]
Read moreOCA Launches Kellogg's Boycott
The Organic Consumers Association's (OCA) and allies are calling for a boycott of all Kellogg's products after Kellogg's refuses to[…]
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