The department reorganization is intended to return the agency to its core mission. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that it is relocating over half…
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DOJ Sues California over Animal Welfare Law Potentially Affecting Egg Prices
Farm advocacy group requests investigation into potential price fixing by major egg producers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit this month against the state of California…
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USDA Secretary Says “No Amnesty” for Immigrant Farm Workers
She says machines and Medicaid enrollees could replace immigrants as deportations continue. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that there would be “no amnesty” for immigrants working on American…
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USDA Recalls 15,000 Pounds of Beef Jerky Products
The agency says products did not disclose the inclusion of anchovies in allergen information. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled over 15,000 pounds of jerky produced by Utah-based…
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DOJ Charges Chinese Nationals with Smuggling Pathogen
Attempted to research fungus that causes head blight at the University of Michigan The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two Chinese nationals have been charged with allegedly…
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DOJ Charges Six Individuals in $66 Million Food Stamp Fraud Scheme
A former USDA employee was key to accessing and registering false codes at EBT terminals. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged six individuals with running a fraud…
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FDA Launches Chemical Review System to Ensure Food Safety
The agency will use a systematic evaluation of ingredients currently in the food supply. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new, proactive approach to reviewing…
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FDA Approves Three Food Colors from Natural Sources
Three companies submitted two blue colors and a white. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved three new naturally derived colors for use in American food products. Three…
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USDA Secretary Heads Trade Delegation to UK
She will discuss agricultural trade with British officials after President Trump announced an agreement with the UK. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is heading a trade delegation to…
Read MoreUSDA Launches Portal for Farmers Who Experienced Lawfare
Secretary Rollins announces the new resource after dropping trespassing charges against South Dakota farmers. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the launch of an online portal last week…
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