Missouri and the right to say meat
In Washington, D.C., the Good Food Institute, together with the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri, and plant-based meat...
New USDA school meal rule brings back low-fat flavored milk and bread flexibility
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the new School Meal Flexibility Rule that makes targeted changes to standards for meals provided...
Aviation climate agreement reached at ICAO
In Canada, the worldwide aviation industry has applauded a crucial climate agreement reached by governments meeting at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today....
FDA approves first marijuana-derived drug
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and...
USDA offers $150 million for food security, sustainable agriculture and rural entrepreneurship
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced $150.2 million in funding for projects that build a foundation...
An EU biofuels proposal worth getting behind
By James Cogan, Special to The Digest
Europe’s bioethanol association ePure just released a renewables policy paper that's something to get excited about.
It’s a show of confidence...
EPA treats forest biomass as carbon neutral for energy production
In Washington, D.C., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced that forest biomass will be treated as carbon neutral. “Today’s announcement grants America’s foresters...
DEA approves Schedule V for first ever plant-derived cannabidiol prescription formulation
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration transferred EPIDIOLEX, which was already approved by the Food and Drug Administration, to Schedule V, the...
Biodiversity and 6.5 million pounds stimulates the bioeconomy of Colombia
In the United Kingdom, Research Councils UK announced a four-year, £6.5 million investment to stimulate the bioeconomy of Colombia by increasing knowledge of Colombia's...
New York wants to be the nation’s leader in hemp production
In New York, new legislation was signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that removes legal obstacles impeding access to hemp seed in a bid to...