Japanese Officials Resign Over U.S. Mad Cow Debacle
Despite new cases of Mad Cow disease surfacing in the U.S., Japan is reopening its borders to American beef. As[…]
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Environmental Defense, Frontline Farmers To Develop Plan for Cleaner Hog Farming
On March 9th, Environmental Defense and Frontline Farmers announced that they will work together to develop a voluntary plan and[…]
Read moreNew Farmed Salmon Standards adopted by Wegmans and Bon App
On March 13th, Wegmans Food Markets, one of the country’s most successful and innovative food retailers, and Bon Appétit Management[…]
Read moreGulf Fishery Approves Red Snapper IFQ Plan
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council voted on March 23rd to adopt the region's first "individual fishing quota" (IFQ)[…]
Read moreStatement by Environmental Defense on New CAF
"Today's fuel economy announcement is disappointing. The Administration opened some of the right doors but hesitated to cross the threshold."[…]
Read moreWave of Ocean Legislation Hits Congress
Representative Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD) introduced bipartisan legislation to update the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) on March 30th,[…]
Read moreOrganic Consumers Getting Milked
The watchdog group Cornucopia Institute has published a long-awaited report ranking organic dairy companies in the USA, and the facts[…]
Read moreWorld Leaders Vote Against The Terminator And Frankentrees
Leaders of the world have made some important decisions regarding genetically engineered crops over the past two weeks at the[…]
Read moreConsumer Demand For Organics Explode Whilst Supply Dwindles
Not enough U.S. farmers are finding it possible to make the transition to organic production, according to a January 2006[…]
Read moreUSDA Sued For Not Allowing U.S. Producers To Test For Mad Cow
Due to yet another confirmed case of Mad Cow disease in the U.S., foreign buyers remain skeptical about the safety[…]
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