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fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Edible Mushroom Research Revealed New Flavors

Research into mushrooms reveals unexplored bitter compounds that may influence taste perception and health.
#screwworms
Film
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver's Argument in Marriage Story Used by USDA to Scare Off Wolves and Save Cattle

Sounds from Marriage Story are used to scare off wolves attacking livestock in the U.S.
#snap
fromCity Limits
1 week ago
Food & drink

Trump's Demand for Food Stamp Participants' Data Will Scare People From Needed Benefits, Officials & Advocates Say

fromCity Limits
1 week ago
Food & drink

Trump's Demand for Food Stamp Participants' Data Will Scare People From Needed Benefits, Officials & Advocates Say

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Mission Barns is betting that animal-free pork fat will make artificial meat delicious | TechCrunch

Mission Barns developed animal-free, cultured pork fat approved by USDA, enabling better-tasting meat alternatives.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

U.S. probes foreign links to agriculture research to protect food supply

The USDA is implementing heightened scrutiny on foreign collaboration in agricultural research to safeguard food security against foreign threats.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

U.S. senator wants DOGE out of sensitive farmer payment system

Sen. Tammy Baldwin urges the USDA to revoke DOGE's access to sensitive agricultural financial databases.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

California Tribes Scramble To Find Funding For Food Assistance Programs | KQED

The Hoopa Valley Tribe relies on funds from the USDA's Local Food Purchase Assistance program to provide fresh produce for elders and support local farmers.
Food & drink
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

DOGE keeps gaining access to sensitive data. Now, it can cut off billions to farmers

DOGE personnel gained high-level access to a sensitive payments system, controlling significant agricultural loans.
fromABC30 Fresno
1 month ago

'No Amnesty': US Ag secretary suggests migrant workers can be replaced by adults on Medicaid

Rollins stated, 'There are 34 million able-bodied adults in our Medicaid program. There are plenty of workers in America, but we just have to make sure we are not compromising today.'
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromMail Online
1 month ago

US to release billions of flies into Mexico to fight flesh-eating bugs

Billions of sterile flies are being released in Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm parasite, which threatens livestock.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Farmers Are Finally Getting Critical USDA Web Pages Back - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The web page removals significantly undermined an organization's ability to trust USDA digital resources, to trust that they're up to date, and that they're accurate.
Agriculture
#agriculture
#food-safety
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Food & drink

Mystery lunch meat: 150,000 pounds of bologna recalled due to 'undeclared' chicken, beef, or pork contents

fromFast Company
2 months ago
SF food

Hormel Foods recall: 256,000 pounds of Dinty Moore beef stew may be contaminated with wood. Check your cans right now

SF food
fromScary Mommy
3 months 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.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Food & drink

Mystery lunch meat: 150,000 pounds of bologna recalled due to 'undeclared' chicken, beef, or pork contents

fromFast Company
2 months ago
SF food

Hormel Foods recall: 256,000 pounds of Dinty Moore beef stew may be contaminated with wood. Check your cans right now

SF food
fromScary Mommy
3 months 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.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The US is stripping its forests of decades-old protections

"Make no mistake: this administration will do whatever it takes to sell off the places where we hunt, fish, recreate, and partake in long-standing traditions..."
US politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trump administration rescinds 'Roadless Rule' that protects 58 million acres of national forests

USDA plans to rescind the 2001 'Roadless Rule,' impacting 58.5 million acres of national forestland.
This decision aims to promote resource management but faces backlash from environmental groups.
Social justice
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Wisconsin dairy farmer sues Trump administration claiming discrimination against white farmers

A Wisconsin farmer is suing the USDA, claiming discrimination against white farmers in federal assistance programs favoring minorities.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

NTCA and Other Associates Ask Appropriations to Fund Rural Utilities Service

The stakeholders below represent a broad cross-section of entities with a vested interest in the vitality and long-term viability of rural America.
Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump administration reverses USDA office closures in California

Closure of these offices would severely hamper USDA's ability to support farmers imperative to California's agricultural success, according to a group of Democratic California lawmakers.
California
NYC food
fromWBGO Jazz
2 months ago

Six charged in massive NYC area food stamp theft

A significant food stamp fraud scheme involving a USDA employee and several accomplices has been uncovered, totaling $66 million.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

Colombia Coffee Report: Production Decline Predicted Amid Weather and Regulatory Volatility

Colombia's coffee production is forecast to decline by 5.3% in 2025/26, reaching 12.5 million bags, attributed to excessive rainfall damage.
Coffee
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

USDA wants to modernize farmer services, even as staffing cuts could hurt the effort

Putting Farmers First means addressing the issues farmers face head-on and fostering an economic environment that doesn't put up roadblocks on business creation but removes them.
Agriculture
#climate-change
US news
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months 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.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These States Have The Most Foreign-Owned Land

Foreign land ownership in the U.S. has risen by over 23% in the past decade.
Some states are taking action to limit foreign ownership due to rising concerns.
#public-health
SF food
fromNew York Post
2 months 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
3 months 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.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months 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.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

USDA chief says agency is trying to fill key jobs after paying 15,000 to leave

"We are actively looking and recruiting to fill those positions that are integral to the efforts and the key frontlines," Rollins told members of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday.
US news
Agriculture
fromTruthout
3 months 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months 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.
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Taxpayers may have to quack up $1M for slaughtering 100K ducks at Long Island farm in virus scare: documents

If you see videos of it, it looks like a scene from a horror movie. It doesn't knock them out, it doesn't stun them. They essentially will suffocate, and will be conscious while they're suffocating ... and then the ones who survive have their necks rung by these devices.
SF food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

We do not understand how our official efforts to stop a common pest can be subject to such burdensome customs duties."
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry

The USDA's withdrawal of the salmonella rule indicates a shift away from stringent measures to protect public health, neglecting the prevention of foodborne illness in poultry.
SF food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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.
fromFast Company
3 months 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.
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