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USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time: U.S. agriculture officials announced new nutrition standards for school meals ...
apnews.com/article/school-meals-lunch-nutrition-sugar-sodium-aa17b295f959c72ef5c41ac3cd50e68d
New Nutrition Guidelines Put Less Sugar and Salt on the Menu for School Meals: The Agriculture Department finalized a new rule to bring the meals more in line ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/politics/school-meals-nutrition.html
Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say
apnews.com/article/bird-flu-avian-influenza-h5n1-hpai-60ce37b87616995fee5ec7faead37dde
Colombia becomes first country to restrict US beef due to bird flu in dairy cows: Colombia has restricted the import of beef and beef products coming from U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/colombia-becomes-first-country-restrict-us-beef-due-bird-flu-dairy-cows-2024-04-25/
Biden administration toughens school nutrition standards: The Biden administration on Wednesday announced new rules limiting the sugar and sodium content of ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-administration-toughens-school-nutrition-standards-2024-04-24/
Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states: Experts say the US is not sharing as much data on the outbreak as it should.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/concern-grows-as-bird-flu-spreads-further-in-us-cows-32-herds-in-8-states/
USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread: The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/usda-confirms-cow-to-cow-transmission-factor-bird-flu-spread-2024-04-19/
Opinion | We Are Blowing the Fight to Contain Bird Flu: “There’s a fine line between one person and 10 people with H5N1.”
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/bird-flu-cow-outbreak.html
Families can get help buying groceries this summer through a new state program: The SUN Bucks program aims to help low-income families buy groceries during the ...
indystar.com/story/news/education/2024/04/25/indiana-sun-bucks-program-can-help-families-buy-groceries-during-summer/73438844007/
US to spend $1 billion on food aid abroad amid global hunger crisis: The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Agency for International Development will ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-spend-1-billion-food-aid-abroad-amid-global-hunger-crisis-2024-04-18/
Public health alert issued over ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/22/ground-beef-health-alert-e-coli/73409037007/
The 2024 Cicadapocalypse won’t be as apocalyptic as you think: Trillions of cicadas will emerge in 2024. With two broods coming up at once ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/cicadas-2024-map-when-where-how-many
Scientists say USDA is sharing too little data too slowly on H5N1 flu: When the US Department of Agriculture announced late Sunday that it had publicly posted ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/h5n1-usda-gisaid-genetic-sequences/
Bird flu tests ordered for dairy cattle that cross state lines: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ordered bird flu tests for dairy cattle that cross ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621194-bird-flu-tests-ordered-for-dairy-cattle-that-cross-state-lines/
FDA and USDA food recalls reach highest level since before pandemic: Undeclared allergen, Listeria and Salmonella were the top three reasons for food recalls in ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/food-recall-usda-fda-recalls
Seed Firm Moolec Gets US Clearance for Its Pig-Infused Soybeans: Moolec Science SA, a seed producer trying to break into the alternative-meat market ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/seed-firm-moolec-gets-us-clearance-for-its-pig-infused-soybeans
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Does 'zombie deer disease' pose risks for humans?: The deaths of two hunters who ate meat from deer infected with chronic wasting disease has scientists arguing ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514832/does-zombie-deer-disease-pose-risks-for-humans
How a productive March changed Great Salt Lake’s spring outlook: The Great Salt Lake is already the highest it's been in four years and could rise by 0 ...
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/16/how-productive-march-changed-great/
What fruits are in season right now? Find these spring picks at a farmer's market near you
usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2024/04/20/what-fruit-is-in-season-right-now/73197400007/
USDA orders dairy cows to be tested for bird flu if moved across state lines: The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday issued a federal order that any ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/usda-orders-dairy-cows-tested-bird-flu-moved-state-lines-rcna149121
Quick Glance: USDA directive mandates bird flu testing for dairy cows in interstate transport
- A new federal directive from the USDA states that dairy cows transported across state lines must be tested for bird flu.
- Following the discovery of bird flu virus fragments in pasteurized milk, the FDA initiated a survey of commercially sold milk.
- The presence of the virus in the commercial milk supply indicates previous measures were insufficient in controlling its spread.
- In addition to testing dairy cows before transport, the Wednesday's order mandates state veterinary labs to report positive tests to federal health authorities.
Life on the Front Lines of America’s Wildfires: As record-setting blazes become common and the number of skilled wildland firefighters dwindles ...
propublica.org/article/wildfires-firefighters-hermits-peak-calf-canyon-forest-service
Comparing the 2023 USDA plant hardiness zone map to the previous version from 2012 shows that as climate change warms the Earth ... Show more
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Are green beans high risk? What to know about Consumer Reports' pesticide in produce study
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/19/consumer-report-pesticides-in-produce-report/73369022007/
Quick Glance: Consumer Reports' Investigation on Pesticides in Food
- A recent study by Consumer Reports revealed that certain foods contain a concerning amount of insecticides and that green beans exhibited residues of pesticides prohibited for over a decade.
- The analysis showed that specific fruits and vegetables present a higher risk due to the type of pesticides detected on them.
- Both watermelons and green beans are classified as high-risk items because of the pesticides present. It was noted that watermelons harbored the pesticide Oxamyl.
- Even though traces of residues were detected in small quantities in food, they can pose significant risks, especially for children or pregnant individuals. Opting for organic products is advised to mitigate pesticide exposure.
US government will require more testing, tracking of bird flu in dairy cows: The US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that it is issuing a federal order ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/health/tracking-bird-flu-dairy-cows/
Low-income families have more to spend on fruit and veggies thanks to new WIC rule
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/low-income-families-spend-fruit-veggies-thanks-new-wic-rule-rcna147006
It's strawberry season in Tennessee! Find a local farm to pick some: It's strawberry season in Tennessee! If you want fresh strawberries ...
newschannel5.com/news/its-strawberry-season-in-tennessee-find-a-local-farm-to-pick-some
Inside Wildlife Services, USDA’s program that kills wildlife to protect the meat and dairy industries
vox.com/future-perfect/24138394/usda-wildlife-services-livestock-meat-animals
US bets on climate friendly farming; experts doubt it is climate friendly enough: President Joe Biden's administration is offering farmers money for adopting ...
reuters.com/business/environment/us-bets-climate-friendly-farming-experts-doubt-it-is-climate-friendly-enough-2024-04-11/
Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus: The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it ...
npr.org/2024/04/10/1243939166/lunchables-consumer-reports-school-lunch
Quick Glance: Consumer Reports Warns Against Lunchables in Schools
- The school cafeteria versions of popular kids’ grocery store snack kit Lunchables is packed with too much sodium, a consumer watchdog group warned on Tuesday.
- Consumer Reports found high sodium levels in the school versions of Lunchables compared to the store-bought versions, in addition to heavy metals like lead and cadmium.
- The consumer group has petitioned the US Department of Agriculture to remove Lunchables from school cafeterias due to concerns over sodium and chemical levels.
- Kraft Heinz, the company behind Lunchables, has taken steps to improve the nutrition profiles, including launching Lunchables with fresh fruit and reducing sodium in all crackers by 26%.
Confusion as SNAP Benefits Paid Out Early: Several SNAP recipients in Tennessee reported receiving their May payment earlier and thinking it was an extra.
newsweek.com/confusion-snap-benefits-paid-out-early-1893149
The Ugly Truth About the Wild Animals of Instagram: Many of the thrilling animal photos on your social media feeds are taken at game farms — places insiders say ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/photography-game-farms-exploiting-wild-animals-1235002275/
Can analysts out-predict USDA, Conab on Brazil crop forecasts? : Market analysts once again seek a sizable cut to Brazil’s ongoing soybean harvest from the U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/can-analysts-out-predict-usda-conab-brazil-crop-forecasts-2024-04-11/
Trump weighs polarizing former rodeo cowboy for Cabinet post: The former — and possibly future — president has also discussed several less controversial ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/11/trump-eyes-top-texas-maga-disciple-for-usda-chief-00151797
We Are Living in the Pyrocene, the Age of Fire that We Created: Ancient prophecies of worlds destroyed by fire are becoming realities. How will we respond?
scientificamerican.com/article/we-are-living-in-the-pyrocene-at-our-peril/
Quick Glance: Analyzing the Pyrocene: The Era of Fire We Created
- The author's experience with a wildfire crew in the Grand Canyon led to expertise in fire.
- Fire is crucial to life on Earth and has a close relationship with humans.
- Human history is intertwined with fire use, from cooking food to the industrial revolution.
- Earth has transitioned from burning living landscapes to burning fossil fuels, impacting the planet globally.
At the Honey Bee Lab in Baton Rouge, scientists are cross pollinating for the greater good
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/at-the-honey-bee-lab-in-baton-rouge-scientists-are-cross-pollinating-for-the-greater-good/article_408302dc-f8e2-11ee-bda7-f7e86399147b.html
FDA finds traces of bird flu virus in grocery store milk but says pasteurized dairy is still safe
omaha.com/news/nation-world/milk-dairy-safety-bird-flu-fda/article_9b941461-8d98-5d3f-b61b-5ade8e01a4c6.html
Beef Warning Issued Over Potentially Deadly Contamination: The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert about ...
newsweek.com/ground-beef-public-health-alert-deadly-contamination-1892551
$18k in stolen antlers: poaching on the rise in Wyoming as collectors ‘cheat the system’
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/21/wyoming-antler-bust-poaching
Moab snowpack exceeds median for second consecutive year: As of April 1, the Moab region’s snow water equivalent clocked in at 141% of the 30-year median ...
sltrib.com/news/2024/04/18/moab-snowpack-exceeds-median/
Grab a handful of soil or hike a muddy trail – here's why a little bit of dirt is good for your health
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/dirt-health-benefits-388821
Great Salt Lake has chance to be healthy again for first time in over a decade: In a couple of months, the Great Salt Lake has a chance of reaching its healthy ...
sltrib.com/news/2024/04/20/great-salt-lake-has-chance-be/
Opinion: Video shows injured wolf muzzled and paraded through a bar. Aggravated animal cruelty? Not in Wyoming.
denverpost.com/2024/04/17/wyoming-wolf-bar-snowmobile-animal-cruelty/
We Are Living in the Pyrocene, the Age of Fire that We Created: Ancient prophecies of worlds destroyed by fire are becoming realities. How will we respond?
scientificamerican.com/article/we-are-living-in-the-pyrocene-at-our-peril/
How a productive March changed Great Salt Lake’s spring outlook: The Great Salt Lake is already the highest it's been in four years and could rise by 0 ...
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/16/how-productive-march-changed-great/
Bee population in America: hope for a "bee-vival": Drought, virus infestation, lack of food - bees in the USA have suffered in recent years ...
faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/tiere/klimawandel-haben-sich-bienen-in-den-usa-erholt-19644184.html
How much to budget for groceries: While inflation has cooled since its peak, one place where American wallets are still being hit hard is at the grocery store.
businessinsider.com/how-much-budget-groceries-family-four-couples-one-person-inflation-2024-4
Can you wash pesticides off your food? A guide to eating fewer toxic chemicals: There are some simple steps you can take to minimize the amount of pesticides on ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/18/how-wash-pesticide-off-fruits-vegetables
50 years ago, seeds of the influential Tilth Alliance were planted: Fifty years ago, forward-thinking food growers formed the group that would become today's ...
seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/tilth-alliance-at-50-this-group-revolutionized-how-we-eat-and-compost/
Mukogodo: How revered Laikipia forest became a bandits' paradise: Mukogodo had prided itself as unique natural resource until armed invaders moved in.
nation.africa/kenya/news/mukogodo-how-revered-laikipia-forest-became-a-bandits-paradise-4588480
Opinion: Climate change will force the world to play a grim game — adapt, move, or die
denverpost.com/2024/04/10/climate-change-immigration-adaptation-death/
Climate change is shifting plant growth zones. Here's what to know for your garden this year
pbs.org/newshour/science/climate-change-is-shifting-plant-growth-zones-heres-what-to-know-for-your-garden-this-year
Americans Still Seeing Food Inflation at Restaurants, USDA Says: US inflation for food consumed at home has started to level off, but prices are still going up ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/americans-still-seeing-food-inflation-at-restaurants-usda-says
New Study Found “Alarming” Amounts of Pesticides in Berries (and Other Produce) — Here’s What You Need to Know
thekitchn.com/consumer-reports-pesticide-produce-23655249
Where does all the Colorado River water go? A huge amount goes to grow cattle feed, new analysis shows.
denverpost.com/2024/04/07/colorado-river-water-uses-cattle-crops-alfalfa-hay/
Biden Boosts Energy Efficiency Standards for Affordable Housing: Updated efficiency standards for new federal affordable housing construction could save ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/biden-boosts-energy-efficiency-standards-for-affordable-housing
New Jersey firm recalls sliced ham in 8 states including Texas: ConSup North America Inc. issued a recall for more than 85,000 pounds of sliced ham produced in ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/usda-new-jersey-ham-recall-texas-19422032.php
Iowa farmers head into fields, hoping rains will continue, help pull state out of drought
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/04/25/iowa-farmers-begin-planting-amid-drought-falling-prices-agriculture-soybeans-corn-usda/73361904007/
What Is the Best Egg Type To Buy?
: While eggs are a healthy choice, shopping for them can be a confusing process. Here's how to choose the healthiest eggs.
health.com/healthiest-eggs-8622940
USDA Revamps School Lunches: More Fruits, Veggies, Less Sugar and Salt: The US Department of Agriculture has recently announced the introduction of new and ...
techtimes.com/articles/303999/20240425/usda-revamps-school-lunches-more-fruits-veggies-less-sugar-salt.htm
Spotted lanternflies confirmed in Cincinnati. How to identify, report the invasive species
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/04/25/spotted-lanternflies-cincinnati-invasive-pests/73449833007/
Health Agency Sounds Alarm on E. coli Threat in Ground Beef: A Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) warning claims E. coli could have contaminated certain ...
techtimes.com/articles/303969/20240424/health-agency-sounds-alarm-e-coli-threat-ground-beef.htm
USDA and USAID launch $1 billion programme for global food assistance: The USDA and USAID are set to deploy $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to ...
newfoodmagazine.com/news/229559/usda-and-usaid-launch-1-billion-programme-for-global-food-assistance/
Tuition is going up at Georgia public colleges starting this fall: The Board of Regents, which governs public colleges and universities in Georgia ...
ajc.com/education/georgia-regents-increase-tuition-for-the-2024-25-school-year/7NDJFCOXMFBFNBZUHQXGVIONLQ/
Bird flu genes discovered in raw cow milk: Silver Spring/Maryland - The US Department of Agriculture has apparently discovered genes for the highly pathogenic ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150926/Gene-der-Vogelgrippe-in-Rohmilch-von-Kuehen-entdeckt
Kentucky drivers will see a change at the gas pump. One that could save a life.: Kentucky will have new stickers at gas pump reminding motorists ...
kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article287929970.html
With H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak in Cows, CDC Stumbles Again: The H5N1 crisis at dairy farms shows that public health agencies have failed to absorb the lessons of ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-22/with-h5n1-bird-flu-outbreak-in-cows-cdc-stumbles-again
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China’s Weak Beef Market Poses Risks for Chief Supplier Brazil: China’s beef imports are dwindling amid slowing consumption and ample domestic supply ...
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The U.S. Forest Service is offering guided auto tours to Picket Wire Canyonlands in Colorado which includes dinosaur tracks, Native American rock art ... Show more gazette.com/life/unique-and-unforgettable-opportunity-to-walk-with-dinosaur-tracks-in-colorado/article_0fdcb348-0103-11ef-97a2-2f331bb90f5c.html
USDA issues warning for beef processed at Omaha packing plant: A warning has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection ...
omaha.com/news/local/usda-issues-warning-for-beef-processed-at-omaha-packing-plant/article_69c925d4-018b-11ef-b25b-8f335f2c95e1.html
Illinois residents encouraged to destroy the eggs of invasive insects to slow spread
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/spongy-moth-spotted-lanternfly-illinois/
New tribal liaison in southern Colorado: 'You are responsible for learning this history'
gazette.com/life/outdoors/new-tribal-liaison-in-southern-colorado-you-are-responsible-for-learning-this-history/article_1911689a-f80d-11ee-9dec-ef4401797332.html
Potatoes Might Not Be Considered a “Vegetable” Soon and People Are Freaking Out: Potatoes may be reclassified in the upcoming dietary guidelines.
thekitchn.com/potatoes-may-no-longer-be-considered-vegetables-23654279
The Food Safety Mistake We All Make At Grocery Store Hot Food Bars: Hot food bars at the grocery store can be an incredible convenience, but only if ...
chowhound.com/1560088/food-safety-grocery-store-mistake/
Rapeseed market: world harvest near record levels: The US Department of Agriculture expects a record global rapeseed harvest for the 2023/24 season ...
topagrar.com/markt/news/rapsmarkt-welternte-fast-auf-rekordniveau-20002416.html
Farmers tell FTC to block Iowa Fertilizer Co. sale to Koch amid consolidation concerns
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/04/21/farmers-tell-feds-block-iowa-fertilizer-co-sale-to-koch-industries-fear-consolidation-higher-prices/73368438007/
Imported mushrooms may contain deadly bacteria, but they are hardly being screened
smh.com.au/national/victoria/imported-mushrooms-may-contain-deadly-bacteria-but-no-one-s-screening-them-20240416-p5fk3i.html
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