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Court rules rBGH-free milk is better than the kind produced with artificial hormones. Now what?

News that an appeals court is overturning Ohio's ban on "rBGH-free" milk labeling has caused quite a splash. The court disagrees with the FDA that there is no "compositional difference" between milk produced with and without the artificial growth hormones. What happens now?

Tom Laskawy Politics

Fixing USDA dietary guidelines won't fix our diets

The USDA is revising its guidelines on what Americans should be eating. But even if the feds get it right, which they probably won't, a new pyramid won't be enough to change the way we eat.

Tom Laskawy Politics

Revelations from the House egg-recall hearing

On Wednesday, the House hauled in major players from the 550-million egg recall. Some squawked like caged hens. Others kept their beaks shut. Analysis follows.

Tom Philpott Technology

Corn subsidies make unhealthy food choices the rational ones

Deliberations have already begun over the Farm Bill, which comes up for debate again in 2012. The corn refiners' recent push to re-brand corn syrup is a clear response to growing consumer awareness that we need to reform which kind of agriculture -- and calories -- we support in this country.

Donald Carr Politics

Carrot vending machines a surprise success

As Congress continues to do nothing about school lunch reform, an Ohio and a New York school have installed all-baby-carrot vending machines. And guess what? The kids bought them.

Tom Laskawy Food

Why is the FDA about to rubber-stamp GE salmon?

The FDA is rushing through the approval process for AquaBounty's transgenic salmon, with a committee that's heavy on veterinarians and pro-biotech reps but light on experts in fish or consumer health. And once one unlabeled GE animal lands on our plates, others will soon follow.

Jill Richardson Politics

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