'Sell By' and 'Best if Used By' labels could help consumers
February 17, 2017, 3:36 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Food industry groups create standard labels to clear up the confusion.
GMO apples that don't brown arriving in stores
January 19, 2017, 11:57 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
They won't be labeled GMO, but if you follow the clues on the label, you may be able to tell which ones have been genetically modified.
USDA to test online shopping for food stamps
January 10, 2017, 4 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
SNAP recipients in certain states will be able to buy groceries from designated retailers during the 2-year pilot.
Why using food stamps online makes sense
July 6, 2016, 12:12 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
A petition to to the USDA could make affordable, healthy foods easily available to people in food deserts.
What is genetically edited food?
April 19, 2016, 2:37 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The USDA says this method of tampering with a food's genes is not the same as genetically modifying it.
EWG releases its own set of dietary guidelines
January 20, 2016, 7:39 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
On the heels of the government's dietary guidelines, Environmental Working Group releases its own version, free from food industry interference.
You're about to know a lot less about the meat you eat
January 16, 2016, 2:50 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The government no longer requires Country of Origin Labeling on meat, and the USDA has rescinded a grass-fed beef label.
Sugar gets called out in 2016 dietary guidelines (and meat, we're watching you)
January 7, 2016, 12:25 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
And yes, everyone still needs to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Let's feed people instead of landfills
September 18, 2015, 1:25 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
USDA and EPA aim to cut food waste in half. But how will they get that food to the hungry?
Almond milk lawsuit is a reminder to be an educated food consumer
July 27, 2015, 2:11 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The makers of Almond Breeze are being sued for false advertising.
What will the USDA's new label do to mandatory GMO labeling efforts?
May 21, 2015, 10:10 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
A request for a USDA Process Verified label for its non-GMO product has raised questions. Here are some answers.
USDA encourages ignoring sell-by date on some foods
April 23, 2015, 10:36 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
In its Week in Review video, a USDA rep says it’s OK to eat that dry pasta several months past its sell-by date.
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There's a link between your birth month and certain diseases
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Little girl feeds crows; in return, they bring her gifts
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12 plants that repel unwanted insects
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California is generating so much solar energy, it's paying other states to take it
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This video of insane base jumpers will make you cling to your seat
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How do you transplant a giant sequoia? Very carefully
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
