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New USDA rule boosts "organic" food oversight, targets fraud
1 year, 11 months ago

New USDA rule boosts "organic" food oversight, targets fraud

The Independent  

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Most agriculture conservation spending doesn’t help climate, say findings
2 years, 2 months ago

Most agriculture conservation spending doesn’t help climate, say findings

Hindustan Times  

Farm conservation programs will need to dramatically shift funding priorities if they are to fulfill the key role combating climate change that the Biden administration promotes for them, according to an environmental group’s analysis of projects funded in recent years. Of the two largest conservation programs, one devoted less than a quarter of funds to projects the Agriculture Department deemed …

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There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that
2 years, 3 months ago

There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that

NPR  

There aren't enough young farmers. Enlarge this image toggle caption Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images "During the pandemic, when food access was tight, people were like, 'We want to buy local food. Enlarge this image toggle caption David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images "What's happened time and …

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Republican AGs sue US agency over LGBTQ school guidance
2 years, 4 months ago

Republican AGs sue US agency over LGBTQ school guidance

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — More than 20 Republican attorneys general filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Joe Biden’s administration over a Department of Agriculture school meal program that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The challenge, led by Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery, claims that the federal government is attempting to force states and schools to follow antidiscrimination …

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Farmers restore native grasslands as groundwater disappears
3 years, 3 months ago

Farmers restore native grasslands as groundwater disappears

Associated Press  

MULESHOE, Texas — Tim Black‘s cell phone dings, signaling the time to reverse sprinklers spitting water across a pie-shaped section of grass that will provide pasture for his cattle. “There’s a reason Mother Nature selected those plants to be in those areas,” says Nick Bamert, whose father started a Muleshoe-based seed company specializing in native grasses 70 years ago. “It’s …

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Louisiana families to see food stamp increase in October
3 years, 4 months ago

Louisiana families to see food stamp increase in October

Associated Press  

— Louisiana families who receive food stamps will see their benefits increase by an average of $36 per person each month starting in October after President Joe Biden’s administration approved a permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families. Average benefits for food stamps — officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — …

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New US rules to protect animal farmers expected soon
3 years, 5 months ago

New US rules to protect animal farmers expected soon

Associated Press  

— The Biden administration plans to issue a new rule to protect the rights of farmers who raise cows, chickens and hogs against the country’s largest meat processors as part of a plan to encourage more competition in the agriculture sector. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that the rules are designed to “increase competition in agricultural industries …

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Food guidelines change but fail to take cultures into account
3 years, 10 months ago

Food guidelines change but fail to take cultures into account

LA Times  

New food guidelines encourage Americans to eat nutrient-dense food but do not sufficiently acknowledge the nuances of multicultural diets. “There’s different ways you can be racist,” said Esosa Edosomwan, a certified nutrition specialist and behavioral coach in Washington, D.C. “You can be racist by omitting people, by making guidelines that only cater to a specific group.” Edosomwan — a Nigerian …

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Biden Plans To Bring Vilsack Back To USDA Despite Criticism From Reformers
4 years ago

Biden Plans To Bring Vilsack Back To USDA Despite Criticism From Reformers

NPR  

Biden Plans To Bring Vilsack Back To USDA Despite Criticism From Reformers Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Obama Cabinet veteran and former Iowa Gov. Advocates seeking to reform USDA to better assist low-income Americans have said a Vilsack nomination would strengthen a status quo they say favors large …

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Road, logging restrictions to end in largest national forest
4 years, 1 month ago

Road, logging restrictions to end in largest national forest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it has decided …

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