Nation Aug 08 3rd person dies in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats By Devna Bose, Associated Press
Health Jul 26 Some deli meats made by Boar’s Head recalled as health officials investigate listeria outbreak The USDA said a sample of Boar's Head liverwurst from a Maryland store tested positive for listeria. The sample was from an unopened package, collected by health officials. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Nation Jun 21 In first, U.S. regulators approve sale of chicken made from animal cells in a lab The companies that cultivate the meat aim to eliminate harm to animals and drastically reduce the environmental impacts of raising them. It will initially be sold only at upscale restaurants. By JoNel Aleccia, Laura Ungar, Associated Press
Economy Oct 27 Rural areas to receive $759 million in grants for high-speed internet The Agriculture Department has announced $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet. It's part of the broader $65 billion push for high-speed connectivity from last year's infrastructure law. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Health Oct 14 USDA wants to update poultry production to combat foodborne illnesses The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing sweeping changes in the way chicken and turkey meat is processed in an effort to reduce salmonella illnesses from food contamination. By David Pitt, Associated Press
Jul 21 WATCH: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack testifies on immigration reform for farm workers By News Desk Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is on Capitol Hill testifying about the need for immigrant farm workers and how changing the current system is beneficial not only to the workers but all Americans. Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: Ivanka Trump, agriculture secretary tour launch of family food box program By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and White House adviser Ivanka Trump on Friday toured a Maryland food service distributor that's participating in the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Continue reading
Jul 05 U.S. schools rethink ‘lunch shaming’ policies that humiliate children with meal debts By Morgan Lee, Associated Press New Mexico this year became the first to outlaw school meal shaming. Several other states are weighing similar laws. Continue reading
Mar 16 Trump’s budget cuts drastically into science and health programs By Nsikan Akpan The White House’s budget proposal for 2018, released Thursday, seeks cuts in science and health agencies across the board. Yet, some budgetary wallets will be lightened more than others. Continue reading
Aug 30 Agriculture Department closes offices in five states after anonymous email threat By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press In an email to employees, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA is closing the offices "due to the serious nature of these threats." He did not characterize the threats, but asked employees to be aware of their surroundings and report… Continue reading