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SF food
fromAxios
3 months agoWhat 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
fromNatural Health News
3 weeks agoUSDA 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.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
3 weeks agoUSDA 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.
#agriculture
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months agoAn 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.
US news
fromFlowingData
3 months agoUSDA 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.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months agoEgg 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.
Agriculture
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months agoUSDA 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 politics
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months agoEgg 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.
#food-safety
Agriculture
fromTruthout
1 month agoTrump'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.
Agriculture
fromTruthout
1 month agoTrump'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.
#trump-administration
SF food
fromScary Mommy
3 months agoUSDA 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
fromTruthout
3 months agoTrump 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.
US news
fromThe Verge
3 months agoDonald 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.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 months agoTrump 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.
fromArs Technica
2 months agoDOGE 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."
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