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Politics Jul 21

WATCH: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack testifies on immigration reform for farm workers

By News Desk

Nation May 15

Ivanka Trump has been deposed by attorneys alleging that President Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration committee misused donor funds, a new court filing reveals. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS
WATCH: Ivanka Trump, agriculture secretary tour launch of family food box program

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.

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Education Jul 05

Students retrieve their lunch at the Yorkshire Elementary School in Manassas, Virginia. Photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. schools rethink ‘lunch shaming’ policies that humiliate children with meal debts

New Mexico this year became the first to outlaw school meal shaming. Several other states are weighing similar laws.

By Morgan Lee, Associated Press

Science Mar 16

A NASA staff member describes the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission at the 2014 USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington D.C. Photo by NASA/Aubrey Gemignani
Trump’s budget cuts drastically into science and health programs

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.

By Nsikan Akpan

Nation Aug 30

Agriculture Department closes offices in five states after anonymous email threat

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…

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Jul 14

Congress approves bill requiring first GMO food labels

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Consumers wanting to know if their foods contain genetically modified ingredients will be able to find out for the first time.

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May 23

What is mechanical tenderizing, and why is it hazardous to your steak?

By Lydia Zuraw, Kaiser Health News

A new label on some of the steaks in your grocery store highlights a production process you may have never heard of: mechanical tenderizing.

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Sep 04

From eggs to trees, USDA’s promotional programs have courted controversy

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The slogans are familiar: "The Incredible Edible Egg," ''Pork: The Other White Meat," and "Got Milk?" They've all been part of promotional campaigns overseen by the Agriculture Department and paid for by the industries that vote to organize…

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Sep 04

Forest Service spent a record $243 million last week on wildfires

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Forest Service spent a record $243 million last week battling forest fires around the country, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Thursday.

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May 14

USDA develops first government label for GMO-free products

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department has developed the first government certification and labeling for foods that are free of genetically modified ingredients.

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