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Agriculture
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump's USDA Dismantled Decades of Federal Food Policy in Just 100 Days

The USDA's operations have drastically changed under Trump, affecting various essential programs and policies.
Significant cutbacks have been implemented, impacting food safety, environmental protections, and equity initiatives.
SF food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Public health alert issued for popular soup brands, including Campbell's: What to know

The USDA has alerted consumers about packaged soups potentially contaminated with foreign material in cilantro, advising against consumption.
SF food
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Public health alert issued for chicken and bacon ranch wraps potentially contaminated with listeria

A public health alert has been issued for wraps from Rachel's Food Corp. due to potential listeria contamination.
SF food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry

USDA has halted a proposed rule to limit salmonella in poultry, reversing a key food safety initiative under the Biden Administration.
SF food
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

The USDA Rolled Back A Plan To Reduce Salmonella Levels In Chicken

The USDA abandoned a plan to limit salmonella levels in poultry, ending a key food safety initiative from the Biden administration.
Agriculture
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump's USDA Dismantled Decades of Federal Food Policy in Just 100 Days

The USDA's operations have drastically changed under Trump, affecting various essential programs and policies.
Significant cutbacks have been implemented, impacting food safety, environmental protections, and equity initiatives.
SF food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Public health alert issued for popular soup brands, including Campbell's: What to know

The USDA has alerted consumers about packaged soups potentially contaminated with foreign material in cilantro, advising against consumption.
SF food
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Public health alert issued for chicken and bacon ranch wraps potentially contaminated with listeria

A public health alert has been issued for wraps from Rachel's Food Corp. due to potential listeria contamination.
SF food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry

USDA has halted a proposed rule to limit salmonella in poultry, reversing a key food safety initiative under the Biden Administration.
SF food
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

The USDA Rolled Back A Plan To Reduce Salmonella Levels In Chicken

The USDA abandoned a plan to limit salmonella levels in poultry, ending a key food safety initiative from the Biden administration.
more#food-safety
#agriculture
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

An uncertain future for agricultural students at Black colleges after Trump cuts: a clear attack'

The 1890 National Scholars program suspension reveals critical funding issues for historically Black colleges and students in agriculture.
US news
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

USDA sued for removing climate data

Farmers are suing the USDA over the removal of vital climate data, which is essential for adapting to changing weather patterns.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Egg prices could jump another 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump's bird flu plan unveiled

Egg prices may rise 40% by 2025 due to ongoing bird flu impacts and biosecurity measures.
The USDA will invest an additional $1 billion to manage bird flu and stabilize egg prices.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

An uncertain future for agricultural students at Black colleges after Trump cuts: a clear attack'

The 1890 National Scholars program suspension reveals critical funding issues for historically Black colleges and students in agriculture.
US news
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

USDA sued for removing climate data

Farmers are suing the USDA over the removal of vital climate data, which is essential for adapting to changing weather patterns.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Egg prices could jump another 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump's bird flu plan unveiled

Egg prices may rise 40% by 2025 due to ongoing bird flu impacts and biosecurity measures.
The USDA will invest an additional $1 billion to manage bird flu and stabilize egg prices.
more#agriculture
#snap
SF food
fromAxios
2 months ago

What cutting junk foods from SNAP could mean for millions of recipients

Congress is considering significant cuts to SNAP, potentially limiting food purchasing options for recipients.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 week ago

USDA Secretary warns of chronic disease crisis emanating from FOOD STAMPS, calls for junk food CRACKDOWN, prioritizing NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS

Poor nutrition in federal food programs is driving a chronic disease crisis that threatens America's economy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Privacy advocates urge states not to comply with USDA requests for food stamp data

USDA's demand for personal data from SNAP recipients raises serious privacy and civil liberties concerns.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

GOP Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP Would Shrink California's Economy by $17 billion and Kill Nearly 140,000 Jobs, New Study Finds | KQED

SF food
fromAxios
2 months ago

What cutting junk foods from SNAP could mean for millions of recipients

Congress is considering significant cuts to SNAP, potentially limiting food purchasing options for recipients.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 week ago

USDA Secretary warns of chronic disease crisis emanating from FOOD STAMPS, calls for junk food CRACKDOWN, prioritizing NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS

Poor nutrition in federal food programs is driving a chronic disease crisis that threatens America's economy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Privacy advocates urge states not to comply with USDA requests for food stamp data

USDA's demand for personal data from SNAP recipients raises serious privacy and civil liberties concerns.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

GOP Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP Would Shrink California's Economy by $17 billion and Kill Nearly 140,000 Jobs, New Study Finds | KQED

more#snap
#trump-administration
SF food
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

USDA Cancels $1 Billion In Funding To Schools & Food Banks

The Trump Administration's budget cuts significantly impact food assistance programs intended to support school lunches and community food banks.
Everyday cooking
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump Official Tells Americans to Buy Chickens to Deal With Egg Pricing Crisis

Egg prices in the U.S. have risen by over 24% since Trump took office, prompting impractical solutions from officials.
US news
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Donald Trump broke the law by removing climate change references from USDA websites, lawsuit alleges

USDA's removal of climate change information harms organic farmers' livelihoods and threatens their ability to adapt to extreme weather.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Trump admin. fires USDA staff working on bird flu, immediately backpedals

The Trump administration initially fired frontline responders to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak but later revoked those terminations amidst growing concerns.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

More than 5,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work for now

The MSPB has temporarily reinstated over 5,000 USDA employees dismissed illegally, pending further investigation.
SF food
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

USDA Cancels $1 Billion In Funding To Schools & Food Banks

The Trump Administration's budget cuts significantly impact food assistance programs intended to support school lunches and community food banks.
Everyday cooking
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump Official Tells Americans to Buy Chickens to Deal With Egg Pricing Crisis

Egg prices in the U.S. have risen by over 24% since Trump took office, prompting impractical solutions from officials.
US news
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Donald Trump broke the law by removing climate change references from USDA websites, lawsuit alleges

USDA's removal of climate change information harms organic farmers' livelihoods and threatens their ability to adapt to extreme weather.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Trump admin. fires USDA staff working on bird flu, immediately backpedals

The Trump administration initially fired frontline responders to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak but later revoked those terminations amidst growing concerns.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

More than 5,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work for now

The MSPB has temporarily reinstated over 5,000 USDA employees dismissed illegally, pending further investigation.
more#trump-administration
#climate-change
US news
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 weeks ago

Under Trump, the USDA Erased Climate Information for Famers. Now It's Reversing Course

The USDA will restore climate-related websites following a lawsuit from environmental groups, countering previous removals by the Trump administration.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump's push to solve wildfires by expanding logging won't work

The USDA plans to enhance logging by 25% while eliminating environmental reviews, impacting almost 59% of national forest lands.
US news
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 weeks ago

Under Trump, the USDA Erased Climate Information for Famers. Now It's Reversing Course

The USDA will restore climate-related websites following a lawsuit from environmental groups, countering previous removals by the Trump administration.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump's push to solve wildfires by expanding logging won't work

The USDA plans to enhance logging by 25% while eliminating environmental reviews, impacting almost 59% of national forest lands.
more#climate-change
Agriculture
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Precision Agriculture Bill Would Promote Broadband on Farm Land

The LAST ACRE Act aims to improve rural broadband for agriculture by supporting connectivity in farming operations.
#government-employment
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

After paying people to leave, one federal agency is scrambling to fill positions

The Trump administration's workforce reduction plan is causing confusion and discontent among employees who recently resigned.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Automakers granted relief from tariffs. And, fired USDA workers return to work

Trump temporarily suspends auto tariffs giving manufacturers a reprieve, amid concerns about job cuts and procedural legitimacy in federal layoffs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

After paying people to leave, one federal agency is scrambling to fill positions

The Trump administration's workforce reduction plan is causing confusion and discontent among employees who recently resigned.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Automakers granted relief from tariffs. And, fired USDA workers return to work

Trump temporarily suspends auto tariffs giving manufacturers a reprieve, amid concerns about job cuts and procedural legitimacy in federal layoffs.
more#government-employment
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

16 Different Meat Products Are Being Recalled After Customers Complained Of Bad Smells & Taste

The FSIS announced a recall of over 18,000 pounds of various ready-to-eat products from Smith Packing due to excessive sodium nitrite levels.
SF food
#bird-flu
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis

US egg prices have surged due to bird flu, prompting a $1 billion USDA intervention plan.
Coronavirus
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant

Vaccination against bird flu could help control outbreaks and reduce egg prices, but delays persist due to export concerns and political resistance.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis

US egg prices have surged due to bird flu, prompting a $1 billion USDA intervention plan.
Coronavirus
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant

Vaccination against bird flu could help control outbreaks and reduce egg prices, but delays persist due to export concerns and political resistance.
more#bird-flu
#food-assistance
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Food Banks Left in the Lurch as U.S.D.A. Shipments Are Suspended

Food banks face a $500 million shortfall due to frozen federal aid shipments, jeopardizing support for needy residents.
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Food Banks Left in the Lurch as U.S.D.A. Shipments Are Suspended

Food banks face a $500 million shortfall due to frozen federal aid shipments, jeopardizing support for needy residents.
more#food-assistance
SF food
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago

Readers Respond: Oregon lawmakers should step up for food bank cuts

USDA's $500 million cut to food bank shipments significantly jeopardizes food assistance programs.
#avian-flu
more#avian-flu
#elon-musk
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
3 months ago

DOGE and Elon Musk keep making mistakes. How many can America afford?

Elon Musk acknowledges that while mistakes will happen in his new administration, swift actions will be taken to rectify them.
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
3 months ago

DOGE and Elon Musk keep making mistakes. How many can America afford?

Elon Musk acknowledges that while mistakes will happen in his new administration, swift actions will be taken to rectify them.
more#elon-musk
#avian-influenza
fromAxios
3 months ago
US politics

Egg prices estimated to rise by 41.1% in 2025 as bird flu intensifies, USDA says

fromAxios
3 months ago
US politics

Egg prices estimated to rise by 41.1% in 2025 as bird flu intensifies, USDA says

more#avian-influenza
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

DOGE cuts to USDA may open door to invasive species, higher food prices

As these legal and regulatory battles continue to play out, Hudicka says he anticipates a number of trickle-down effects to happen, such as local market wars...allowing shipping containers to sit uninspected could also impact other sectors..."Those containers are supposed to be moving stuff every day, and now they're just parked somewhere."
SF food
fromWIRED
2 months ago

DOGE's Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread

Dog trainers are just one example of the kind of highly specialized USDA staff that have been removed from their stations in recent weeks.
SF food
#government-policy
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump and GOP Attack Children's Food Aid in Order to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich

USDA's axing of significant nutrition funding programs risks harming school meal programs and local agriculture.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze

Small farmers like Gale Livingstone face uncertainty due to funding cuts and policy changes affecting their viability.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump and GOP Attack Children's Food Aid in Order to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich

USDA's axing of significant nutrition funding programs risks harming school meal programs and local agriculture.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze

Small farmers like Gale Livingstone face uncertainty due to funding cuts and policy changes affecting their viability.
more#government-policy
Agriculture
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
3 months ago

Scholarships suspended at HBCUs for students studying agriculture, foods via 1890 Scholars Program

The 1890 Scholars Program has been suspended for review, affecting students at historically Black colleges and universities.
Coronavirus
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Bird flu in 2025: How it affects egg prices and what you need to know

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak highlights serious public health concerns, with undetected human and livestock infections prompting calls for improved surveillance.
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

Here's What It Means When Steak Is USDA Certified Tender - Tasting Table

In the early 2010s, the USDA realized that their quality grading programs didn’t measure tenderness, one of the most important characteristics of a steak cut.
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