Fear, confusion and frustration have eroded the public's confidence in the wholesomeness of our nation's food supply and how it is produced. However, it is not too late for segments of the agricultural sector to join together to restore confidence. To do so agriculture must do three things:...

Consumers are concerned about the safety of our food. While changes are needed in the way our society deals with pesticides, the regulation of their use must be based on science. Proposals by the Administration are designed to streamline and improve the food safety regulatory network. The...

There is widespread evidence that the use of somatotropin or growth hormone to improve milk and pork production is safe. An independent committee appointed by The National Institutes of Health concluded that, "The evidence clearly indicates that the overall composition and nutritional quality of...