Ethanol boom affects other industries, could raise food prices. He says the corn that those industries use for feed is increasingly being diverted to ethanol production. The government is also promoting such biofuels as cellulosic ethanol, which can be made from wood chips, switchgrass and corn-plant parts such as stalks and leaves. That means feed will be more expensive, and so consumers will likely pay more for their meat and dairy products. An agriculture report predicts that farmers...

But even organics are coming under increased scrutiny, with a recent study from the University of Sydney showing the benefits of eating organic food to be negligible. In the foreground of the debate is organic food, a product relentlessly marketed as a healthy alternative to whatever is mass produced. Puzzled patrons may get a raw deal if kept in the dark . T & I Regulars . The Australian Skip to: Content Site Navigation Website Tools Search Site Map News Network Navigation NEWS.com....

Mariann Fischer Boel, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission, said in a statement reported on March 9, 2007 by HindustanTimes.com that as organic products from India are now in accordance with EU norms, India should consider exporting its organic products to European markets. Mariann Fischer Boel, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission, said in a statement reported on March 9, 2007 by HindustanTimes.com that as organic...

DIOPLEX PFC2, an ultra-low viscosity polymeric plasticiser produced by Hyperlast, opens up new opportunities for plasticisers in food contact approved applications due to its extremely low viscosity. Although polymerics (polyester polyols with a particularly benign environmental and food contact profile) have been compliant with European Food Contact legislation specifically Directive 2002/72/EC and its subsequent amendments for some time, their use in food contact plastisol applications...

This year, there will be more options at the park than ever before. Kathryn Brown has more on some of the food changes at the ol' ball game. Aramark, which runs the concessions at Camden Yards, is knocking trans fats out of all of their 130+ ballparks and arenas. But there is one thing missing--in the battle of the bulge, Camden Yards has joined the ranks against trans fats. There's lamb chops, beef hot dogs, crab cakes and even crab cake martinis. It's one of many steps aimed at making...

Americans are up in arms that our pets are being injured and killed by a toxin sent to America by a Chinese company. The FDA assures us that this toxin has not entered the human food supply does anyone believe in the competence of the FDA? It is only a matter of time before this type of problem happens to humans, as the inept FDA has no control over imported food intended for humans, let alone pets. The FDA assures us that this toxin has not entered the human food supply does anyone...

Junk food is now flooding the airwaves. Nutrition experts say children at that age are becoming independent consumers and shouldn't be exposed to so many unhealthy choices. More than 40 percent of the featured dishes on TV are candy, snacks and fast food. Violence isn't the only thing television is exposing your children to. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Portions of this...

First half farrowings are expected to be about the same as last year, and coupled with lower- than-expected growth in pigs per litter and smaller pig crops, hog slaughter and pork production forecasts are reduced. Turkey prices are adjusted to reflect first quarter prices; forecasts for subsequent quarters are unchanged from last month. Pork export forecasts are raised reflecting strong foreign demand and pork import forecasts are reduced as shipments from Canada will remain relatively...

House Bill 2650 would set minimum standards for pre-packaged foods and beverages sold in school vending machines beginning in the fall of 2008, with standards for foods sold in school ala carte lines to follow in 2009. Some legislators said they opposed the legislation because they did not feel the state should mandate what food can be offered by school districts. House takes chomp out of school junk food. But others said it was a public health issue, noting that childhood obesity rates...