Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack testifies on immigration reform for farm workers By News Desk
Nation May 15 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 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 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading