Although this topic is far from new, there have been startling developments in the debate regarding genetically modified food (GMOs, a.k.a. genetically engineered or GE), specifically with the recent ratification of GE alfalfa seeds produced by Monsanto. Here are some links to help our readers follow the story so that you can make a more informed decision on the matter.

This week, notable news stories include one city’s trek toward a coordinated approach to food access in low income areas, a lingering heat wave on the East Coast could predict future weather patterns in generations …

This week’s links include the plight of modern dairy farmers, the health risks of nitrate and pesticide exposure, and how the effects of Haiti’s devastating earthquake last January is affecting the country’s food supply today.

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As the Summer Solstice approaches, highlights this week include:  the antibiotic-resistant “super bug” controversy goes global; conservation efforts step up in the Mississippi River basin; the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines are …

This week’s links include child nutrition legislation, growing food as medicine, and the controversy over California’s beloved strawberry crop and Amish farming methods.

Articles on the BP Oilspill, fast food marketing, and the importance of salt in our lives, among a range of other issues involving the USDA and small farms.

During an agency briefing on the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, the USDA revealed a preliminary study mapping the gaps in the current local meat processing infrastructure.  You can read the full report …

Another great collection of fun and interesting links on developments in the food and farming world, for you to enjoy this weekend.

Corporate and governmental blunders might be humerous in some instances, but this week’s roundup from Lisa puts such mistakes in a frightening context. From industrial chemicals to the growth of superweeds, corporate and governmental irresponsibility seems pervasive. Let’s hope things get better soon.

Exciting legal battles, BPA controversy, toxin investigations, and inhumane animal treatment. Triumphs for local farmers in Alabama and a CSA at the Chicago Tribune. The food world is full of drama and adventure, all collected here for your viewing pleasure.