Why Your 'Organic' Milk May Not Be Organic

A closer look at Aurora Organic Dairy and other large operations highlights critical weaknesses in the unorthodox inspection system that the Agriculture Department uses to ensure that “organic” food is really organic.

Sweetener Users Association Statement On US-Mexico Sugar Negotiations

The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) today released the following statement on the U.S. Commerce Department’s announcement regarding negotiations with Mexico on sugar imports from that country.

Effects Now Being Felt After Cyclone Destroys Madagascar Vanilla Farms

The source of the problem is the distant island nation of Madagascar where a cyclone in March devastated the farms that supply more than 80 percent of the world’s vanilla beans. In the wake of the storm, some distributors have resorted to rationing supplies. 

2017 Wheat Tour, Day 1: Too Early To Know Full Extent Of Damage

May 3, 2017 Kansas Wheat

"It's too early to tell," was the theme of day 1 of the 2017 Wheat Quality Council's Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas.

Publix Announces Vice President Of Government Relations

Publix Super Markets Inc. announced today that John Provenzano will be joining the company as vice president of government relations. Provenzano, 43, will assume responsibilities for the company’s local, state and federal government affairs, as well as its political action committee, effective June 12, 2017.