Some lawmakers worry the deal could create food safety issues for U.S. consumers.

The European Union said it was seeking "further information and reassurance" from U.S. authorities.

Latest of episodes in which biotech crops have eluded efforts to segregate them from conventional varieties.

Major global importers express alarm over U.S. wheat supplies after the first-ever discovery of an unapproved strain of genetically modified grain in Oregon.

Japan cancels tender to purchase some U.S. wheat, E.U. prepares to test incoming shipments.

June 14 is the deadline for BASF to file a comment on the report with the European Commission.

The country is the world leader in developing robots for agricultural use, but seeks to expand its technology to meet its goal of supplying more food to Asia.

"Mantis" and "Shrimp" are agricultural robots being tested to cut costs and improve productivity in Australia's farm sector.

Until January, Poland was the unlikely venue for the Islamic and Jewish slaughter of animals.

Scandals further dents public confidence in the food industry.