Viruses can cost winegrowers an entire harvest. If they infest the grapevines, even pesticides are often no use. What's more, these chemicals are harmful to the environment. Researchers are growing plants that produce antibodies against the viruses and ar

Even as outrage was building over credit cards, banks seized upon another way to squeeze profits out of struggling consumers: higher checking account fees. These fees can add up to hundreds of dollars before consumers know there's a problem

It looks like Bank of America didn't learn from Wal-Mart's mistakes. Just like Wal-Mart has done in years past, BOA is now taking out life insurance policies on it employees and listing itself as the primary beneficiary in order to fund executive compens

Wendy's announced today that it is starting to use cage-free eggs. Previously, all eggs that Wendy's used came from hens confined in "battery cages". Now the chain is using a minimum of 2 percent cage-free eggs. Let's hope they move that number up quick!

Bank of America Corp has been deemed to need as much as $34 billion in additional capital, according to the results of a government stress test, a source familiar with the results told Reuters

Burger King and other food industry leaders have not only refused to join Yum! Brands and McDonald's in working with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to improve farm labor conditions, but have actually sought to reverse gains made by workers.

The Canadian government wants special treatment for the world's dirtiest oil. In first international trip, President Obama must stand strong on clean energy and sufficient climate policies. Filthy tar sands will further destroy the atmosphere and North

"OUTRAGEOUS, SHAMEFUL, THE HEIGHT OF IRRESPONSIBILITY"

Treasury Sec. Hank Paulson's $700 billion bailout plan now has a name: the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP. But even as Capitol Hill debates TARP, few seem to have noticed the proposal item that puts taxpayers on the hook for future bailouts

Washington Mutual's shares fell to $2 on the stock market today, down 95% from its 52-week high. If WaMu fails, it would be the largest bank failure in US history. The government is scrambling to find a buyer for the troubled company.