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6 days ago

USDA Secretary warns of chronic disease crisis emanating from FOOD STAMPS, calls for junk food CRACKDOWN, prioritizing NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS

Poor nutrition in federal food programs is driving a chronic disease crisis that threatens America's economy.

Privacy advocates urge states not to comply with USDA requests for food stamp data

USDA's demand for personal data from SNAP recipients raises serious privacy and civil liberties concerns.

EU data protection

USDA, DOGE demand states hand over personal data about food stamp recipients

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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

SF food

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

fromAxios

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.

Alternative medicine

6 days ago

USDA Secretary warns of chronic disease crisis emanating from FOOD STAMPS, calls for junk food CRACKDOWN, prioritizing NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS

Poor nutrition in federal food programs is driving a chronic disease crisis that threatens America's economy.

Privacy advocates urge states not to comply with USDA requests for food stamp data

USDA's demand for personal data from SNAP recipients raises serious privacy and civil liberties concerns.

EU data protection

USDA, DOGE demand states hand over personal data about food stamp recipients

fromKqed

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

SF food

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

more#snap

#trump-administration

USDA Cancels $1 Billion In Funding To Schools & Food Banks

The Trump Administration's budget cuts significantly impact food assistance programs intended to support school lunches and community food banks.

Everyday cooking

Trump Official Tells Americans to Buy Chickens to Deal With Egg Pricing Crisis

Egg prices in the U.S. have risen by over 24% since Trump took office, prompting impractical solutions from officials.

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.

fromArs Technica

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.

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.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

USDA freezes federal funding for Maine university system

The USDA has frozen $100 million in funding for the University of Maine system amid legal disputes over Title IX compliance.

USDA Cancels $1 Billion In Funding To Schools & Food Banks

The Trump Administration's budget cuts significantly impact food assistance programs intended to support school lunches and community food banks.

Everyday cooking

Trump Official Tells Americans to Buy Chickens to Deal With Egg Pricing Crisis

Egg prices in the U.S. have risen by over 24% since Trump took office, prompting impractical solutions from officials.

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.

fromArs Technica

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.

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.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

more#trump-administration

USDA freezes federal funding for Maine university system

The USDA has frozen $100 million in funding for the University of Maine system amid legal disputes over Title IX compliance.

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.

fromWashington Post

Farmers sue USDA after agency deletes climate change data

USDA accused of removing vital climate data from its sites, hindering farmers and researchers.

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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.

Environment

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.

Agriculture

Farmers win legal fight to bring climate resources back to federal websites

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4 days ago

Agriculture

Farmers sued over deleted USDA data - and it worked

fromFlowingData

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.

fromWashington Post

Farmers sue USDA after agency deletes climate change data

USDA accused of removing vital climate data from its sites, hindering farmers and researchers.

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

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.

Environment

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.

Silicon Valley real estate

Agriculture

Farmers win legal fight to bring climate resources back to federal websites

fromFlowingData

4 days ago

Agriculture

Farmers sued over deleted USDA data - and it worked

more#climate-change

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4 days 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 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.

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.

4 weeks 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.

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 Atlantic

SF food

How Many Agencies Does It Take to Regulate a Sandwich?

SF food

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

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.

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.

4 weeks 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.

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 Atlantic

SF food

How Many Agencies Does It Take to Regulate a Sandwich?

SF food

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

more#food-safety

#agriculture

fromwww.theguardian.com

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.

fromwww.twincities.com

Egg prices could jump another 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump's bird flu plan unveiled

Egg prices may rise 40% by 2025 due to ongoing bird flu impacts and biosecurity measures.

The USDA will invest an additional $1 billion to manage bird flu and stabilize egg prices.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

USDA reinstates scholarship program for HBCU students

The USDA has reopened applications for the 1890 Scholars Program, supporting agriculture students at historically Black land-grant institutions.

US news

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

US news

Dairy farmers in Wisconsin see federal funding unfrozen as others are left waiting

US news

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

fromwww.theguardian.com

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.

fromwww.twincities.com

Egg prices could jump another 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump's bird flu plan unveiled

Egg prices may rise 40% by 2025 due to ongoing bird flu impacts and biosecurity measures.

The USDA will invest an additional $1 billion to manage bird flu and stabilize egg prices.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

USDA reinstates scholarship program for HBCU students

The USDA has reopened applications for the 1890 Scholars Program, supporting agriculture students at historically Black land-grant institutions.

US news

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

US news

Dairy farmers in Wisconsin see federal funding unfrozen as others are left waiting

US news

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

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.

#government-employment

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.

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.

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.

more#government-employment

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.

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

The FSIS announced a recall of over 18,000 pounds of various ready-to-eat products from Smith Packing due to excessive sodium nitrite levels.

SF food

#bird-flu

Silicon Valley food

As egg prices soar, Trump administration targets California law and H5N1 bird flu

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins seeks to combat rising egg prices with a five-prong strategy amid avian flu outbreaks.

USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis

US egg prices have surged due to bird flu, prompting a $1 billion USDA intervention plan.

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.

Alternative medicine

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins REJECTS bird flu vaccines, focuses on biosecurity and re-population to lower egg prices

US news

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

fromwww.nytimes.com

Coronavirus

Agriculture Department Moves to Rehire Some Bird Flu Response Workers

Silicon Valley food

As egg prices soar, Trump administration targets California law and H5N1 bird flu

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins seeks to combat rising egg prices with a five-prong strategy amid avian flu outbreaks.

USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis

US egg prices have surged due to bird flu, prompting a $1 billion USDA intervention plan.

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.

Alternative medicine

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins REJECTS bird flu vaccines, focuses on biosecurity and re-population to lower egg prices

US news

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

fromwww.nytimes.com

Coronavirus

Agriculture Department Moves to Rehire Some Bird Flu Response Workers

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.

SF food

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

fromwww.nytimes.com

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.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

SF food

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

more#food-assistance

Non-profit organizations

Tribal Colleges Fear for Their Federal Funding

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College's USDA grant is frozen, jeopardizing its Indigenous food project and student internships.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Readers Respond: Oregon lawmakers should step up for food bank cuts

USDA's $500 million cut to food bank shipments significantly jeopardizes food assistance programs.

#avian-flu

fromwww.aljazeera.com

What's in Trump's $1bn plan to bring egg prices down?

Egg prices in the US have hit an all-time high of $4.95 due to avian flu-related shortages.

East Bay (California)

Company says it received conditional approval for bird flu vaccine from US Department of Agriculture

US news

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

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Miscellaneous

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

fromBusiness Insider

US Elections

US egg supplies are getting back to normal, but prices at the store may take a while to follow suit

fromwww.aljazeera.com

What's in Trump's $1bn plan to bring egg prices down?

Egg prices in the US have hit an all-time high of $4.95 due to avian flu-related shortages.

East Bay (California)

Company says it received conditional approval for bird flu vaccine from US Department of Agriculture

US news

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

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Miscellaneous

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

fromBusiness Insider

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

US Elections

US egg supplies are getting back to normal, but prices at the store may take a while to follow suit

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.

OMG science

USDA Cancels Hundreds of Journal Subscriptions

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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

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.

OMG science

USDA Cancels Hundreds of Journal Subscriptions

US politics

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

fromwww.dw.com

Europe news

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

fromAxios

US politics

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

fromwww.dw.com

Europe news

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

more#avian-influenza

fromArs Technica

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

As these legal and regulatory battles continue to play out, Hudicka says he anticipates a number of trickle-down effects to happen, such as local market wars...allowing shipping containers to sit uninspected could also impact other sectors..."Those containers are supposed to be moving stuff every day, and now they're just parked somewhere."

SF food

fromWIRED

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

Dog trainers are just one example of the kind of highly specialized USDA staff that have been removed from their stations in recent weeks.

SF food

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Funding Freeze on University of Maine System Lifted

Federal agriculture funding for Maine's public colleges has been restored, enabling ongoing educational and community support.

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.

US news

Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze

Small farmers like Gale Livingstone face uncertainty due to funding cuts and policy changes affecting their viability.

NYC parents

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.

Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze

Small farmers like Gale Livingstone face uncertainty due to funding cuts and policy changes affecting their viability.

more#government-policy

Alternative medicine

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Why Did More Than 1 Million Bee Colonies Collapse? Scientists Seek Answers

Beekeepers lost an average of 62% of their colonies, prompting urgent investigation into the cause.

fromTelecompetitor

Community Connect Grant Program Issues NOFO for 2025

USDA is offering $26 million in grants for broadband services in rural areas to foster economic growth and improve access to education and healthcare.

fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham

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.

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