Tag: USDA – U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

Farmers: USDA Rules, Lack of Competition in Meat Packing Endangers Food Supply

June 13, 2023
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Four corporations process most of the meat sold in the United States; two are based in other countries. American farmers say it’s time to promote competition in the meat processing industry by changing the rules to allow farmers to deal with small local processors. “In my opinion, the Department of Justice, the USDA, and the…

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USDA Begins Airdropping Rabies Vaccines in 13 States

August 27, 2022
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started airdropping millions of rabies vaccine packets in thirteen states, with airplanes and helicopters used for distribution from Maine to Alabama. One of the main aims of the program is to prevent raccoons from spreading the rabies strain to states where the virus is either not detected or…

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Florida Christian School Sues Biden and State Ag Commissioner Over Title IX-Lunch Ties

August 3, 2022
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PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–A Tampa Christian school filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration and Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner, arguing that revised federal regulations on discrimination would force the school to make an “untenable choice: violate its religious beliefs or stop providing lunches to children.” A 93-page lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle…

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Food Price Inflation Getting Worse, Farming on Idle Land Disallowed Due to Climate Goals: USDA

April 27, 2022
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Food price inflation is rising at an alarming rate, with the annual rate en route to be the highest in recent years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all food rose by 1 percent from February to March 2022. When compared to March 2021, food prices were…

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