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Biotechnology
UADA news article: 9th Circuit Court tells USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service to rework bioengineered food standard
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Learn more...
Ninth Circuit addresses “Natural Grocers v. Rollins”
Mary Eichenberger, Research Fellow On October 31, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided...
State Food Laws Enacted in 2024
The 2024 state legislative sessions were teeming with bill proposals and enactments that touched a...
Food Foundations: What are Third-Party Certifications?
When looking at a food’s packaging, there can be many confusing words, statements, or logos that...
Cell-Cultured Meat Updates: state bans, labeling requirements, and regulatory clarifications
Though 2024 is only halfway over, much has already happened this year within the meat alternatives...
Farmers File Suit Over PFAS Contamination
In February 2024, a group of Texas farmers filed a lawsuit against Synagro Technologies, Inc....
U.S.-Mexico Trade Dispute Over Genetically Modified Corn
In 2023, the United States (“U.S.”) exported $13.1 billion in corn, approximately $5.4 billion of...
FAIR Labels Act of 2024
In the past few years, the definition of “meat” has become a hot topic for debate. With the...
AMS Updating the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard’s List of Bioengineered Foods
Bioengineered (BE) foods is a familiar term that has created consumer confusion in the United...