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The US is on an egg hunt in Europe to ease prices at home

The U.S. government is on a global egg hunt

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Trump promised to bring down egg prices on day one. Now, he’s sharing articles telling people to ‘shut up’ about it

‘The egg prices out of control. And we are working hard to get it back down,’ Trump said last week

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

The USDA is scrambling to rehire officials working to curb the spread of bird flu after firing them

The H5N1 avian flu has impacted more than 160 million birds, resulting in the deaths of 20 million egg-laying chickens since 2022.

Fortune · Feb 19, 2025

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Meet the 56-year-old veterinarian who walked away from a 6-figure salary in the prime of her career because corporate ownership drove her to the nonprofit world

Alicia Bye used to co-own two clinics in Texas, but she got out of the game at age 44. The impact of vets leaving large-animal care could have a dangerous effect on food safety.

Fortune · Feb 8, 2025

Your questions about bird flu answered

H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk

Salon · Feb 7, 2025

Which products will carry the brunt of the Trump tariffs?

Guacamole is safe for a little while longer. Lumber? Not so much.

Fortune · Feb 3, 2025

First H5N9 Case Reported In US After Deadly Bird Flu Hits California Duck Farm

New outbreak reported on duck farm in Merced County, California.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2025

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First outbreak of novel bird flu strain reported at California poultry farm

Discovery of H5N9 came alongside detection of the more common H5N1 on the farm, leading to 119,000 birds’ deaths

The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2025

Trump Taps Former Junk Food Lobbyist for Top USDA Position as He Vows to 'Make America Healthy Again'

The incoming chief of staff for the US Department of Agriculture most recently lobbied for the seed oil industry, which Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said is "poisoning Americans."

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

Is protein Diet Coke good for you?

People are mixing protein shakes and Diet Coke—and loving it.

Fortune · Nov 28, 2024

US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren't happy

California avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican orchards to the Mexican government

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024

What caused the listeria outbreak?

"Some of the worst food safety failures happen when the duties of multiple agencies overlap . . ."

Salon · Aug 15, 2024

Kids have a right to water in US schools, but does that water make the grade?

Almost 15 years after federal law put free water on school menus, states still struggle with how to guarantee access

The Guardian - US · Jun 27, 2024

4.2 Million Chickens To Be Killed Due To Bird Flu

Millions of chickens culled in Iowa and Minnesota due to bird flu outbreak, with concerns rising as the virus spreads to dairy cattle farms.

USDA Testing Ground Beef For Bird Flu Particles

USDA plans to test ground beef for bird flu particles following recent dairy herd cases. Studies will investigate virus presence in beef and cooking effect...

WEKU · Apr 3, 2024

What the CDC is doing to monitor and protect against bird flu

CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen tells NPR that while the risk of bird flu spreading to humans is low, the U.S. government is taking precautions to avoid spread of the virus.

Bird Flu Detected In Texas And Michigan Poultry Facilities

Cal-Maine Foods halts egg production in Texas and Michigan due to bird flu outbreaks. Human case linked to mammal. Dairy cows also infected in multiple states.

WEKU · Mar 31, 2024

A person in Texas caught bird flu after exposure to cows that were thought to be ill

Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. Officials confirmed that one person in Texas also had bird flu.

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The Texas Tribune · Feb 22, 2024

Texas passes on $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families

The USDA estimates the families of 3.8 million children could have received $120 per child to cover summer lunches if the state participated in the new $2.5 billion program launching this summer. Texas is one of 15 states opting out.

Advocacy Groups Petition to Remove SNAP Interview Requirement

Student and legal advocacy groups are urging the US Department of Agriculture to remove the interview requirement for SNAP applicants, citing its burden an...

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024

Experts explain mysterious mass death of three million bees at California sanctuary

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said the bee colony had been exposed to fipronil

WEKU · Dec 9, 2023

With bison herds and ancestral seeds, Indigenous communities embrace food sovereignty

Native Americans are returning to raising buffalo and plants that tribes have grown for millennia. It's a way to reconnect with historic traditions, and to bring healthy eating to their communities.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

US food insecurity surveys aren't getting accurate data regarding Latino families

The federal government has conducted the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module for more than 25 years. The data collected annually from about 50,000 U.S. households helps form estimates of the scale of food insecurity – not having access to enough food for a healthy life – at the national…

Salon · Nov 22, 2023

Fox reporter roasted for $90 turkey quip

"This turkey overpaid for his turkey"

WEKU · Nov 17, 2023

'It feels like I'm not crazy.' Gardeners aren't surprised as USDA updates key map

The USDA is updating an important map for gardeners and growers picking plants and flowers. The new map shows the contiguous U.S. is about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the last map 11 years ago.

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