A federal judge has stepped in to unblock money that was supposed to go to Maine. The U. S. Department of Agriculture had frozen these funds. This all started because of a disagreement between the former president and the governor of Maine. The issue began when the former president signed an order.
The bird flu crisis has been raging for three years, with nearly 170 million farmed birds lost and 70 human infections reported. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $1 billion plan to tackle the issue. However, this plan might not be as effective as it seems. The strategy focu
Rural areas often struggle with diet-related health issues, which is why the U. S. Department of Agriculture wants to help. But what makes some rural communities succeed in keeping their people healthy? Let's look at rural northern New England as an example. Instead of focusing on what they lack, we
Brooke Rollins, nominated to lead the U. S. Department of Agriculture, assured senators that politics won't sway how wildfires are fought in California. At her confirmation hearing, she also admitted that President Trump's plans could cause trouble for farmers. Rollins, a lawyer from Texas, backed T
Ever heard of a food alert? Well, there's one now for a type of frozen ground beef. The U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has just warned people about a specific product. This ground beef, made by a company in Oxford, Ohio, might have bits of plastic or meta
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a new directive. Starting December 16, raw milk from dairy farms and processors across the country must be tested for bird flu upon request. This effort begins in six states: California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon, and Pennsy
At least 15 people in Minnesota have fallen ill due to E. coli bacteria linked to a recent recall of over 167, 000 pounds of ground beef by Wolverine Packing Co. The recall follows the discovery of multiple illnesses and a positive E. coli test result in a sample of the recalled meat. All reported c
Imagine trying to feed your kids healthy meals at school, but every time you add money to their account, you're charged a fee. That's what many low-income families face. But good news! The USDA has decided to ban these fees, starting from the 2027-28 school year. This rule will help families who mak
In a recent update, McDonald’s has declared that their Quarter Pounder beef patties are not the cause of the E. coli outbreak that has sadly resulted in one death and made nearly 75 people ill. This assertion comes directly from Cesar Pina, the fast-food chain’s Chief Supply Chain Officer. He’s conf
You might want to check your fridge or freezer. A huge recall just expanded, now covering nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items. The blame goes to a nasty bug called Listeria monocytogenes, found in products from BrucePac, an Oklahoma company. This recall isn't new; it's be
