Agribusiness Update for Thursday 1/2/14

Thirteen senators have written a letter to Senate Ag Committee leaders about concerns regarding the Sound Science Act provision in the House Farm Bill. Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey says this provision would stifle high-quality science and decision-making across the federal government - and undermine protections for public health, safety and the environment. The Senators believe the provision would block federal scientists from using new techniques and technology, prevent the use of standard scientific tools and open the door for lawsuits from special interest groups.

In the continued fight against the oil industry and the EPA's plan to reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard - Growth Energy wants to remind renewable fuels supporters that every voice matters. As people come together in support for biofuels and work to create new jobs - and lower prices at the pump - Growth Energy says farming communities benefit and the U.S. economy continues to grow.

Pollock Communications has released their annual report on what fad diets are hot or not. The report takes a look at 14 diet, nutrition and food trends to keep an eye on in 2014 that will affect food-purchasing and ultimately American's waistlines. Number 13 on the list says that fruits and vegetables are the biggest bang for the buck.

That's today's Agribusiness Update from the Ag Information Network.