According to the Idaho Statesman, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA has approved Idaho-based J.R. Simplot Co.’s new genetically modified potato. Bu

Stocks of frozen pork bellies in cold storage remained strong, while supplies of beef and poultry continued to slide, according to the US Department o

Record U.S. sugar output is creating the biggest domestic glut in a decade, reducing costs for Hershey Co. and making it more likely the government wi

Scientists with USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS bred yellow potatoes with carotenoid levels that are two to three times higher than those o

The White House has 90 days to review the proposed regulations, which if approved, would be the first time the sugar-for-ethanol program was enacted.

The retail value of beef hit an all-time high this past week and will likely continue to set new records in coming weeks, The Wall Street Journal rep

In light of large supplies of sugar on the U.S. market, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA today announced that it will take the following acti

Canadian exports of canola, a key source of vegetable oil, have fallen sharply as the crop becomes too expensive for importers after a disappointing h

Responding to growing concerns about mislabelling of olive oil, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA has announced a new assay test to ascertain wh

Adulteration of olive oil is a common problem in the food industry, and mislabeling is a growing concern to chefs, retailers, olive growers and olive