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Grilling beef today? Read this.
May 30, 2016
New labeling requirements from the USDA are a reminder to cook meat thoroughly.
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Falling prices are behind the bad year for farmers
by
Scott Tong
Nov 25, 2015
Some see a global commodity dynamic known as a super-cycle at work here.
US-certified 'GMO free' on the way, for a price
May 14, 2015
But consumer groups pushing for GMO disclosure aren’t thrilled.
Tyson cuts antibiotics in chickens, are hogs next?
Apr 28, 2015
Eliminating routine antibiotic use is most challenging in cattle
Americans face food insecurity despite economic growth
by
Nova Safo
Sep 4, 2014
Food insecurity is down only slightly.
The secret life of food stamps might get less secret
by
Krissy Clark
Aug 5, 2014
Should the public know how much stores take in through federal food stamps?
The USDA is catfishing catfishes
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 18, 2014
Catfish farmers hope USDA will get around to regulating them.
For public good, not for profit.
4 surprising changes on the American farm
Jul 17, 2013
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just released 76 years worth of farming data.
School food rules will change your vending machine
Jun 27, 2013
New federal rules limit vending-machine snacks in schools to 200 calories.
Meat prices could rise if federal budget is sliced
by
Adriene Hill
Feb 28, 2013
Across-the-board furloughs would reduce the number of food inspectors, possibly affecting prices and supplies of meat.