USDA to label more bioproducts, revise biorefinery assistance

Along with releasing a report on the size of the biobased industry, the Agriculture Department said it will increase the number of items that carry the USDA Biopreferred label. The decision will include more forest products that qualify for the label. The current rule excludes products that had a significant market share before 1972. The Biopreferred program was created… » Read More

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