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msnbc.compolitics1 day ago
Federal agents arrest Los Angeles store worker in SNAP fraud sting
Agents from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Homeland Security Investigations detained a Los Angeles resident Thursday after undercover operations at a Skid Row store. Court papers allege the store processed more than $1 million in suspected fraudulent SNAP transactions ove…
vox.compolitics7 days ago
President Signs Executive Order on Regenerative Agriculture
The president signed an order directing federal agencies to expand research and investment in regenerative agriculture practices. The order followed a meeting that included officials from the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Agriculture, and an agricultu…
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moneycontrol.compolitics9 days ago
USDA Reports 10.6% SNAP Payment Error Rate, Exceeding Federal Threshold
The Department of Agriculture reported the rate on June 24, nearly double the 6 percent threshold set by the OBBBA. Only 10 states met the standard, with South Dakota lowest at 2.5 percent and Alaska highest at 23 percent.
sbs.com.auworld10 days ago
Power Plate Meals Recalls 5,795 Pounds of Frozen Meatloaf After Undeclared Soy Found on Label
Power Plate Meals LLC recalled frozen meatloaf meals containing undeclared soy after a state inspector flagged the labeling error. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the action on June 18. No adverse reactions have been confirmed.
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kff.orgfinance10 days ago
SNAP Payment Error Rate Falls to 10.62 Percent in Fiscal Year 2025, Still Above 6 Percent Threshold
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported a national SNAP payment error rate of 10.62 percent for fiscal year 2025, exceeding the 6 percent congressional threshold and equaling $10.1 billion in improper payments. The rate marks a modest decline from the prior year. New state fu…
rte.ietechnology12 days ago
USDA Confirms New World Screwworm Cases in Texas and New Mexico After 60-Year Absence
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the parasite's presence on June 3. Fifteen cases in livestock and pets have been recorded in Texas and southeastern New Mexico within three weeks.
science14 days ago
Australian Authorities Assess Claims of Illegal Raw Peanut Imports
Biosecurity officials are examining reports that raw peanuts from China and Brazil entered Australia without required certificates and reached stores in Sydney and Melbourne. Industry figures cite testing showing the nuts could germinate and warn of disease risks. The Department…
finance.yahoo.compolitics23 days ago
USDA Announces Great American Cotton Plan With Four Pillars
The U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced the Great American Cotton Plan last week in Arizona. The plan includes four pillars aimed at increasing domestic production, consumption, trade access, and grower protections. Officials said the measures respond to foreign competition…
Abc Newsscience26 days ago
Screwworm parasite returns to Texas, prompting USDA response
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing a billion-dollar effort to contain the New World screwworm after cases appeared in Texas and New Mexico. Officials have released sterile flies and set quarantine zones around affected sites.
upi.comscience26 days ago
CDC Activates Emergency Response After Six U.S. Screwworm Cases in Livestock and Pets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention activated its formal emergency response on Thursday after the Department of Agriculture confirmed at least six cases of New World screwworm in cattle, a goat, and a dog.
themortgagereports.comworld27 days ago
USDA Lifts Export Ban on Pet Dogs to Mexico After Screwworm Detection
The Department of Agriculture reversed a temporary ban on pet dog exports to Mexico three days after New World screwworm was found in the United States. Six confirmed cases have been reported so far.
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Cattle Screwworm Detected Outside Texas as USDA Expands Response
The screwworm has been confirmed in additional states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has increased eradication measures.
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The Hillfinance30 days ago
USDA Confirms Fourth New World Screwworm Case in Texas, First U.S. Infestation Since 1960s
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm in Texas on Monday. One case involved an infested calf in La Salle County and the other a dog in Andrews County.
Los Angeles Timespolitics31 days ago
Federal judge blocks USDA plan to tie food aid to gender and immigration policies
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday halting the U.S. Department of Agriculture from conditioning billions in food assistance on compliance with administration policies on gender and immigration. Twenty states and the District of Columbia filed suit in March, ar…
thehindu.compolitics32 days ago
Judge Blocks Trump Administration Policy Linking USDA Funds to Broader Federal Policy Compliance
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from tying U.S. Department of Agriculture funding to compliance with unrelated federal policies.
Newsweekworld32 days ago
US Screwworm Outbreak Spreads As Canada Bans Texas Cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said a second case in Zavala County was detected on a ranch about 5 miles from the first.
The Independentscience32 days ago
Texas plans faster construction of sterile fly facility to combat cattle parasite
State officials expressed concern that a planned $750 million breeding facility will not open until after November 2027. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first Texas case of New World screwworm fly larvae since 1966.
Al Jazeeraworld34 days ago
First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried?
The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.
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Rapplerworld34 days ago
Philippine DA to Release Additional P25 Million Fuel Subsidy for 5,000 Farmers
The Department of Agriculture will distribute P25 million more in fuel aid after the Department of Budget and Management issued a special allotment release order. At least 5,000 farmers can each receive P5,000 from the new tranche.
nypost.comworld35 days ago
USDA Reports Flesh-Eating Parasite 25 Miles From U.S. Border
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a flesh-eating parasite 25 miles from the southern border. Officials described the finding as a serious threat to livestock.
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manilatimes.networld35 days ago
Philippine farm-to-market road projects begin construction in August
The Department of Agriculture will resume bidding for delayed farm-to-market road projects starting this week. Construction is scheduled to begin in August after procurement concludes.
winnipegfreepress.comworld35 days ago
New World screwworm found 25 miles from U.S. border in Mexico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported a flesh-eating New World screwworm in a goat in Mexico's Coahuila state. The detection marks the closest case to U.S. soil since at least September.
Gristscience37 days ago
USDA Terminates 49 of 50 Grants from $300M Program Citing Waste and Misalignment with Priorities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture terminated nearly all grants under a $300 million program in a single week. Agroecology Commons, one of the recipients, has not yet received a termination notice.
themortgagereports.comscience44 days ago
USDA Extends Pause on Loans for Anaerobic Digesters Through Year-End
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will continue to withhold new loan guarantees for anaerobic digester projects until December 31. The agency cited delinquency rates and realized losses on existing projects as the reason for the extension.
ibtimes.co.ukworld48 days ago
Report Lists Strawberries and Grapes Among Fruits With Highest Pesticide Residues
A new analysis of U.S. Department of Agriculture data found pesticide residues on multiple fruits. The report examined 54,344 samples across 47 produce items.
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nationalpost.compolitics52 days ago
Federal Grant Delays and New Policies Restrict Controlled Burns on Public Lands
Federal funding for controlled burns has been delayed in at least 22 states after the U.S. Department of Agriculture added new conditions on immigration, diversity hiring, and climate policies. Additional directives from the Interior Department and Forest Service now require full…
nypost.comscience53 days ago
Indiana University Bloomington Restricts Lab Access During Federal Investigation
The university changed locks on its biology building on 7 May amid a U.S. government investigation that includes scrutiny of one lab by the US Department of Agriculture. Officials restored access to some labs on 14 May but dozens of scientists still cannot reach offices or freeze…
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ibtimes.co.ukbusiness65 days ago
Frozen Pizzas and Other Products Recalled Over Possible Salmonella in Dairy Ingredients
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a health alert for multiple frozen pizzas and pork rinds sold at Walmart and Aldi due to potential salmonella contamination from recalled dairy products. The recall expanded on May 1, 2026, to include…
csmonitor.combusiness66 days ago
USDA: Grocery Prices Up 24% Since 2020, With 3.1% Rise Forecast for 2026
Grocery prices in the United States have increased by about 24% since 2020, with a further rise of up to 3.1% projected for 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More than half of Americans report decreased affordability in everyday life, citing food costs as the…
civileats.compolitics68 days ago
Congress Passes Amendment Creating Dedicated USDA Office of Seafood
Congress has passed an amendment to establish the first dedicated Office of Seafood within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The move addresses long-standing exclusions of domestic fishermen and shrimpers from federal programs available to farmers. It aims to enhance food secur…
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Rapplerworld70 days ago
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Predicts Rice Price Rise to P62 per Kilo by September
The Philippine Department of Agriculture anticipates rice prices could reach P60 to P62 per kilo by September due to high fertilizer costs. An alternative involves using biofertilizers developed at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Current prices in the National Capita…
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USDA Issues Alert for Beef and Pork Products Due to Undeclared Sesame Allergen
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued an alert on Thursday for specific raw beef and pork products from Sky Ranch Meat LLC due to misbranding and an undeclared sesame allergen. The products were produced between December 1, 2025, and April…
David Hawgood / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)finance90 days ago
USDA WASDE Report Shows Unchanged Corn and Soybean End Stocks for April
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on end stocks for key crops. Corn and soybean end stocks remained at prior levels, while wheat stocks increased slightly above estimates. Cotton end stocks matched expectat…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics90 days ago
USDA Secretary Sends Easter Email with 'He is Risen' Phrase to Staff
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sent an email to staff on Easter Sunday that included the phrase 'He is Risen.' The message has caused unease among some employees. This incident follows other instances of religious expressions by administration officials.
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GoFundMe Raises Over $133,000 for Retiring Domino's Delivery Driver After Kind Gesture
A GoFundMe campaign has collected more than $133,000 for 68-year-old Domino's delivery driver Dan Simpson, who stopped at a store to buy a Diet Coke substitution for a visually impaired customer. The incident, captured on video, gained nearly 3 million views on TikTok. Simpson, w…
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USDA Retracts Health Alert on Walmart Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nuggets After Testing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has withdrawn a public health alert on frozen, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart stores nationwide. The alert, issued on April 1, 2026, was based on initial testing that suggested elevated lead…
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USDA Retracts Public Health Alert for Frozen Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nuggets After Follow-Up Testing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has retracted a public health alert for frozen, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart locations nationwide. The alert, issued on April 1, stemmed from initial testing that indicated elevated trace l…