FEED Archive
Note to our readers: FEED—Food & Environment Electronic Digest—published its last issue in October 2011. Going forward, you can interact directly with our staff experts and
get the same quality analysis you’ve come to expect from FEED on the UCS blog, The Equation. In addition, you can read about breaking news and opportunities to take action via Twitter or Facebook. Thank you for reading!
2011 Issues
January 2011 — Government reports massive use of antibiotics in animal agriculture
February 2011 — Better management can reduce the global warming impact of beef
March 2011 — Organic food at risk due to approvals of GE crops
April 2011 — Bill aims to keep antibiotics working, protect human health
May 2011 — Federal budget cuts target modern, sustainable agriculture practices
June 2011 — Expert view: Time for U.S. agriculture to change
July 2011 — UCS joins lawsuit against FDA on antibiotics
August 2011 — Battles escalate around science on antibiotic use
September 2011 — Genetically engineered sweet corn, coming to a market near you
October 2011 — Report documents government failure to tackle antibiotic use in agriculture
2010 Issues
January 2010 — Farmers growing engineered corn break federal rules
February 2010 — Scientists call on Farm Bureau to use global warming science
March 2010 — Got grass? USDA releases strong organic pasture rule
April 2010 — What you can do: Celebrate Earth Day with better food choices
May 2010 — Growing more produce would be economic boon to Midwest
June 2010 — Vitamin A corn produced by plant breeding
July 2010 — Different crops and soil preparation practices affect storage of carbon in soil
August 2010 — Supreme Court lifts injunction, but Monsanto still may not sell GE alfalfa
September 2010 — Genetically engineered canola has escaped from farmers' fields
October 2010 — Engineered salmon is poised for approval, despite concerns
November 2010 — Organic strawberries are better for consumers (and farmers' soil)
December 2010 — Conservation practices can help farmers brace for climate change
2009 Issues
January 2009 — Vilsack picked to head Agriculture Department
February 2009 — Taxpayer funds support CAFOs
March 2009 — FDA approves first engineered animal—without public input
April 2009 — "Green Cuisine" showcases smart pork production in Missouri
May 2009 — New UCS report: Engineered crops don't substantially boost yield
June 2009 — UCS victory: Funds for pesticide use survey restored!
July 2009 — Landmark climate legislation moves on to Senate
August 2009 — FDA announces administration's support for antibiotic restrictions
September 2009 — Kennedy's bill to preserve antibiotics lives on
October 2009 — Global warming could severely harm U.S. crops
November 2009 — Department of Justice questions Monsanto about anticompetition
December 2009 — Engineered crops won't fix nitrogen pollution problem
2008 Issues
January 2008 — Senate passes Food and Farm Bill
February 2008 — FDA gives green light to milk and meat from cloned animals
March 2008 — Engineered corn contaminates the food supply
April 2008 — One of world's worst weeds is now herbicide-resistant
May 2008 — New UCS report: CAFOs cost taxpayers billions
June 2008 — Green Cuisine: Local, organic salad greens on the menu in Michigan
July 2008 — Sensible alternatives to pharma food crops
August 2008 — MRSA is rampant at Arkansas chicken hatchery
September 2008 — Victory on alfalfa case
October 2008 — What You Can Do: Send USDA comments on engineered crops
November 2008 — USDA regulations would allow pharma crops to threaten food supply
December 2008 — Contamination incident underscores need for stronger regulation
2007 Issues
January 2007 — FDA proposes to release cloned products into food supply
February 2007 — Good news for pigs: Gestation crates being phased out
March 2007 — What you can do: Oppose rice engineered with human genes
April 2007 — Engineered alfalfa seed sales halt, but other field trials resume
May 2007 — Food supply no safer since the spinach scare
June 2007 — What you can do: Keep antibiotics working
July 2007 — Tyson goes antibiotic free for fresh grocery chicken
August 2007 — I'll have the Green Plate Special…
September 2007 — USDA seeks public feedback on pharma/industrial crop regulations
October 2007 — USDA fails to solve mystery of contaminated rice
November 2007 — CALL TODAY - Food and Farm Bill needs your voice!
December 2007 — Scotts Company fined $500,000 for negligence on engineered bentgrass
2006 Issues
January 2006 — Report slams Department of Agriculture on engineered crops
February 2006 — An alternative to pharma crops approved
March 2006 — The virtues of grass-fed beef and milk
April 2006 — Pigs engineered to make their own omega-3 fatty acids
May 2006 — Congress may exempt factory farms from pollution laws
June 2006 — Maine prefers meat without unnecessary antibiotics
July 2006 — Engineered hormone in milk may be linked to twinning
August 2006 — Pharmaceutical rice may sprout in Kansas
September 2006 — USDA is failing to regulate engineered crops
October 2006 — Victory! FDA advisory committee opposes antibiotic for animal use
November 2006 — Victory in jeopardy: FDA may ignore recommendation
December 2006 — USDA approves GE rice, rewarding contamination of the food supply
2005 Issues
March 2005 — Maine addresses antibiotic use
April 2005 — Pharmaceutical-producing rice in Missouri
May 2005 — Communities lose right to ban engineered crops
June 2005 — Maine forms antibiotics study committee
July 2005 — Overuse leaves drug useless against avian influenza
August 2005 — Victory for public health! Poultry antibiotic banned
September 2005 — Update: Baytril finally off the market!
October 2005 — Hurricane Ophelia hits pharma rice in North Carolina
November 2005 — Safe alternatives to antibiotics for livestock
December 2005 —"Pharma crops" bring few economic benefits to communities
