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White House scrambles to combat bird flu outbreaks and blasts Biden plan to ‘just kill chickens’

‘Why does it make any sense to have a big perimeter of dead chickens when it's the ducks and the geese that are spreading it?’ Kevin Hassett asks

The Independent UK

Department Of Agriculture Announces Layoffs And Contract Cancellations

Agriculture Secretary Rollins announces layoffs, contract cancellations, and payment delays in the Department of Agriculture.

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Senate Confirms Brooke Rollins As Agriculture Secretary

Brooke Rollins confirmed as agriculture secretary, praised for bipartisan support and qualifications to lead the Department of Agriculture.

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Bird flu is continuing to impact U.S. consumers. But, these states aren’t testing livestock for the virus

The virus has infected millions of the nation’s poultry and hundreds of dairy herds

The Independent UK

EPA warns more than 1,100 employees could be fired 'immediately‘ amid Trump government cutbacks

Environmental Protection Agency workers seem to be the first to receive a notice that they could be dismissed immediately

The Independent UK

"MAHA" isn't sold on lab-grown meats

"The cultivated meat industry hopes a pro-business argument can win over skeptical Republicans"

Salon

White House blames Biden for killing ‘100 million chickens,’ refuses to admit Trump broken vow on costly eggs

Millions of birds have been killed in attempts to halt the spread of H5N1 bird flu across the U.S.

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Understanding The Impact Of Avian Flu On Egg Prices

Learn about the impact of avian flu on egg prices and production due to necessary bird culling.

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Agriculture secretary oversees food production, rural life, and nutrition programs that help millions afford healthy diets

Two years after President Abraham Lincoln created the Department of Agriculture in 1862, he nicknamed it “the people’s department” because half of all Americans lived on farms at that time. Today, fewer than 2% of Americans farm, but the Agriculture Department still touches people’s lives in many ways.

The Conversation

Bird Flu Found In Georgia Poultry Flock: 'Serious Threat'

The Department of Agriculture has suspended poultry production at a facility in Georgia after the bird flu virus was detected.

International Business Times

Trump Appoints Man Who Was Publicly Denounced for Operating an Airstrip in a National Recreation Area for Natural Resources Position

Trump appoints Michael Boren, a businessman tied to legal disputes over an Idaho airstrip, as U.S. Under Secretary for Natural Resources.

Latin Times

More than 70 percent of California’s dairy cow herds are infected with bird flu. Here’s what to know

Nearly 70 people have been infected with H5N1 bird flu as infections continue to emerge around the country

The Independent UK

President-Elect Trump Announces Key Nominations For Administration

President-elect Trump unveils key nominations for his administration, focusing on defense, technology, and budgeting.

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Rick Scott reignites his war against ‘Chinese sewage garlic.’ Is it actually a ‘major threat?’

Senator from Florida has pushed to drop Chinese garlic in U.S. grocery stores and ban it on military bases

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Department of Agriculture To Start Testing Milk Supply For Bird Flu After Virus Detected In Nearly a Third of U.S. States

Farmers and dairy processors will be required to provide samples of raw milk at the government's request

The Independent UK

What to know about Brooke Rollins, Trump's pick for agriculture secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the Department of Agriculture

Reason

DOGE Can Succeed by Scaling Back Its Ambitions

The new advisory group promises bold savings and massive spending cuts, but without any expertise in the federal budget, it’s likely to be all bark and no bite.

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Founded in 1980, the Department of Education primarily funds student financial aid and K-12 programs.

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Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s former political consultant pleads guilty to bribery

Todd Smith’s plea comes days before he was set to go to trial, where Miller was subpoenaed to testify.

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Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller subpoenaed to testify in his former political consultant’s criminal trial

Todd Smith was indicted in 2022 on felony charges of theft and commercial bribery related to taking money in exchange for hemp licenses that are issued by Miller’s office.

The Independent UK

Connecticut aquarium pays over $12K to settle beluga care investigation

A Connecticut aquarium where three beluga whales have died from illnesses since 2021 has agreed to settle a federal investigation that found alleged animal care and water quality violations

Salon

Project 2025's vision for the USDA

SNAP cuts, little regulation, the project’s proposal for the Department of Agriculture is a race to the bottom

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First U.S. Case Of Bird Flu In Domestic Goat

First case of bird flu in domestic cattle in the U.S. raises concerns about virus transmission and human infection risk.

WEKU

Kentucky Senate panel votes to move the Fish and Wildlife Resources Department

Reorganization bills are typically a part of any Kentucky legislative session. But one drawing emotional committee testimony involves moving the Fish and Wildlife Resources Department to the Department of Agriculture.

The Hindu

CBI conducts searches in alleged bribery case

CBI has searched 11 locations in Delhi and Nagaland in a bribery case allegedly involving the Additional Secretary in the Department of Agriculture (Nagaland) and others

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