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Agriculture
fromTruthout
2 days 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 week 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 week 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.
Health
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

More than 165K pounds of ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Over 165,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli contamination; 15 illness cases linked to this outbreak.
fromModern Farmer
3 months ago
Agriculture

As Foodborne Illnesses Sicken Tens of Millions Each Year, FDA Falls Behind on Mandated Inspections - Modern Farmer

The FDA has failed to meet food safety inspection requirements since 2018, risking public health.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
SF food

USDA alert: Pork product sold at Aldi may contain metal. Check your freezer for these carnitas right now

USDA warns of potential metal contamination in pre-cooked pork carnitas sold at Aldi.
Agriculture
fromTruthout
2 days 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 week 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 week 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.
Health
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

More than 165K pounds of ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Over 165,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli contamination; 15 illness cases linked to this outbreak.
fromModern Farmer
3 months ago
Agriculture

As Foodborne Illnesses Sicken Tens of Millions Each Year, FDA Falls Behind on Mandated Inspections - Modern Farmer

The FDA has failed to meet food safety inspection requirements since 2018, risking public health.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
SF food

USDA alert: Pork product sold at Aldi may contain metal. Check your freezer for these carnitas right now

USDA warns of potential metal contamination in pre-cooked pork carnitas sold at Aldi.
more#food-safety
#government-employment
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days 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 days 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
#agriculture
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

USDA Climate Change Policies Under Fire-What's Next?

USDA directed employees to remove climate change references, rekindling debates on federal priorities and corporate influence.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US news

USDA threatens Mexico's beef imports over fear of flesh-eating parasite spreading north: report

The USDA threatens to stop live animal imports from Mexico unless it combats the spread of a harmful parasite.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Bird flu forced 30M chickens to be culled across nine states so far this year

Bird flu has led to the culling of millions of chickens across nine states, significantly impacting egg prices.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

USDA Climate Change Policies Under Fire-What's Next?

USDA directed employees to remove climate change references, rekindling debates on federal priorities and corporate influence.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US news

USDA threatens Mexico's beef imports over fear of flesh-eating parasite spreading north: report

The USDA threatens to stop live animal imports from Mexico unless it combats the spread of a harmful parasite.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Bird flu forced 30M chickens to be culled across nine states so far this year

Bird flu has led to the culling of millions of chickens across nine states, significantly impacting egg prices.
more#agriculture
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago
SF food

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

Smith Packing recalled over 18,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products due to high sodium nitrite levels exceeding regulatory limits.
#bird-flu
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
2 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.
OMG science
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak

The U.S. faces unprecedented egg production losses due to a bird flu outbreak, affecting both conventional and organic farming systems.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
US news

USDA tries to reverse mistaken firing of bird flu response workers

USDA aims to reverse recent firings related to bird flu amid rising egg prices and a broader overhaul affecting federal agencies.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

The USDA fired staffers working on bird flu. Now it's trying to reverse course

The USDA is reversing firings of staff involved in bird flu response due to its growing spread.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Design

U.S. Milk to Be Tested for Bird Flu Virus

The USDA is implementing mandatory testing for H5N1 in milk to address a year-long outbreak, shifting from previous voluntary guidelines.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Agriculture Department Moves to Rehire Some Bird Flu Response Workers

The USDA is reversing firings of bird flu response employees amid growing public health concerns.
Termination of key USDA employees has raised alarms over the effectiveness of the response to bird flu.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
2 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.
OMG science
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak

The U.S. faces unprecedented egg production losses due to a bird flu outbreak, affecting both conventional and organic farming systems.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
US news

USDA tries to reverse mistaken firing of bird flu response workers

USDA aims to reverse recent firings related to bird flu amid rising egg prices and a broader overhaul affecting federal agencies.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

The USDA fired staffers working on bird flu. Now it's trying to reverse course

The USDA is reversing firings of staff involved in bird flu response due to its growing spread.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Design

U.S. Milk to Be Tested for Bird Flu Virus

The USDA is implementing mandatory testing for H5N1 in milk to address a year-long outbreak, shifting from previous voluntary guidelines.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Agriculture Department Moves to Rehire Some Bird Flu Response Workers

The USDA is reversing firings of bird flu response employees amid growing public health concerns.
Termination of key USDA employees has raised alarms over the effectiveness of the response to bird flu.
more#bird-flu
#snap
SF food
fromAxios
1 month 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.
fromKqed
1 month 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

Proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid could lead to severe economic downturns and job losses, especially in states like California.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
SF food

Trump admin demands crackdown on illegal immigrants' use of taxpayer-funded food stamps

USDA is enforcing measures to prevent illegal immigrants from accessing food stamps as directed by President Trump's executive order.
SF food
fromAxios
1 month 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.
fromKqed
1 month 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

Proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid could lead to severe economic downturns and job losses, especially in states like California.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
SF food

Trump admin demands crackdown on illegal immigrants' use of taxpayer-funded food stamps

USDA is enforcing measures to prevent illegal immigrants from accessing food stamps as directed by President Trump's executive order.
more#snap
#climate-change
US news
fromThe Verge
2 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.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump Admin Orders Deletion of Information About Climate Change From Government Websites

The USDA under Trump is erasing climate change references from its website, signaling a concerning policy change.
US news
fromThe Verge
2 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.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump Admin Orders Deletion of Information About Climate Change From Government Websites

The USDA under Trump is erasing climate change references from its website, signaling a concerning policy change.
more#climate-change
#food-assistance
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
SF food

Newsom appeals 'irrational and malicious' decision to cut USDA food assistance program

California Governor Newsom urges USDA to restore critical food program funding, warning it jeopardizes food aid for families and income for local farmers.
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
SF food

Newsom appeals 'irrational and malicious' decision to cut USDA food assistance program

California Governor Newsom urges USDA to restore critical food program funding, warning it jeopardizes food aid for families and income for local farmers.
more#food-assistance
#elon-musk
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
2 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
2 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
#egg-prices
Coronavirus
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

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

The avian influenza outbreak has significantly impacted egg production, leading to rising prices and temporary surcharges at restaurants.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe news

US egg shortage: Does Europe have any to spare? DW 03/20/2025

US egg prices have surged over 159% due to an avian flu outbreak causing significant culling of poultry.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

This is why Canada has plenty of eggs and the U.S. doesn't

The U.S. is facing egg shortages due to avian flu, while Canada is managing to maintain a stable supply.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Expect record-high egg prices for most of the year. Here's why

Egg prices are expected to rise 20% in 2025 due to avian flu and inflation, significantly exceeding general food price increases.
Coronavirus
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

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

The avian influenza outbreak has significantly impacted egg production, leading to rising prices and temporary surcharges at restaurants.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe news

US egg shortage: Does Europe have any to spare? DW 03/20/2025

US egg prices have surged over 159% due to an avian flu outbreak causing significant culling of poultry.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

This is why Canada has plenty of eggs and the U.S. doesn't

The U.S. is facing egg shortages due to avian flu, while Canada is managing to maintain a stable supply.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Expect record-high egg prices for most of the year. Here's why

Egg prices are expected to rise 20% in 2025 due to avian flu and inflation, significantly exceeding general food price increases.
more#egg-prices
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
SF food

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

Fired USDA employees are being ordered to be reinstated, creating significant legal and operational challenges for the Trump administration.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
SF food

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

USDA staff cuts jeopardize invasive species detection efforts and agricultural safety.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
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.
Agriculture
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
2 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

Housing agencies are in wait-and-see mode since inauguration

The Trump administration is focusing on affordable housing, impacting several servicing policies temporarily.
fromTasting Table
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

USDA's 'certified tender' label guarantees exceptional tenderness in beef cuts, offering consumers a reliable measure of meat quality beyond standard grades.
fromDefector
3 months ago
Writing

I Demand The National Agricultural Library Publish This Book Right Now | Defector

The USDA's collection of botanical paintings, particularly by Deborah Griscom Passmore, highlights the artistry behind scientific documentation.
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

USDA ReConnect Program Announces $313M in Broadband Funding

USDA announced over $313 million in broadband funding to enhance high-speed internet access in rural areas across 18 states, supporting economic development.
fromCbsnews
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Biden administration set to miss chance to lock in new food guidelines

The timeline for FDA food recommendations is delayed, likely extending to 2025, risking changes before potential new administration guidelines.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

What to know about Brooke Rollins, Trump's pick for agriculture secretary

Brooke Rollins, former aide, has been chosen to lead the USDA, bringing agricultural experience and loyalty to Trump.
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