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States Are Doing a Terrible Job Enforcing Laws Meant to Protect Farmed Animals
Farmed animals in the United States have minimal legal protections, and much of the abuse they endure is legal. Unfortunately ...
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New Orleans house cat infected with bird flu, officials say
The first case of bird flu was confirmed in New Orleans last week after the H5N1 virus was detected in a house cat on Jan. 14, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
Trump’s Agriculture Pick Addresses Tariff and Immigration Impact on Farmers
Brooke Rollins, the president’s nominee to lead the Agriculture Department, will appear before the Senate agriculture committee on Thursday.
Ag secretary nominee promises to protect workers in face of pandemics, trade deficits and immigration changes
Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins on Thursday promised to protect the nation's farmers, ranchers and rural communities if confirmed by the Senate during her confirmation hearing.
Hopkins survey: Black Baltimore-area residents less food insecure in 2024
A recent Johns Hopkins University survey found less food insecurity for Black Baltimoreans, as well as higher satisfaction with schools and local governments.
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Trump's VA, EPA, and Interior picks face Senate scrutiny on Day Four of new administration
Day Four of the Trump administration opens in Washington, D.C. with a raft of Senate hearings including Trump's picks for the Departments of Energy and Interior as well as the EPA and VA. Also on the ...
New report calls for improved oversight of meat and poultry
A new watchdog report highlights issues with the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding meat and poultry safety. The report shows that the department has paused work ...
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DA bans import of birds, poultry products from South Dakota
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Thursday, January 23, 2025, a temporary import ban on birds and poultry products from South Dakota, United State ...
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Farm loses entire flock of hens due to bird flu outbreak
A family-run farm in Chicago's south suburbs was grappling Wednesday with what they said was a devastating case of bird flu.
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Idaho lawmakers consider requiring employers to verify immigration status of workers; program shows little impact in other states
Republican Congressman Mike Simpson hopes that one day Idaho can surpass Wisconsin as the No. 2 dairy-producing state in the nation. But he doesn’t think it can get there without the labor of ...
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Avian flu hits more poultry in 4 states amid snow geese deaths in Delaware
Outbreaks in commercial poultry have recently been reported in a tri-state area that makes up the Delmarva peninsula, and regional officials are collaborating on a unified response ...
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More Than 105,000 Pounds of Chicken Recalled by a Restaurant Chain
Yet another case of unlisted allergens could lead to consumer safety issues (and significant food waste) for one food chain with restaurants in the South and Midwest.