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Fact check: Yes, nearly 25 cents of every dollar spent via SNAP goes back to farmers
Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service tells us how much of every dollar spent on food at ...
Beef prices up 11% since January; Maryland consumers, cattle farmers feeling the pinch
Hosting a cookout? You might find yourself skipping the burgers, steaks or ribs — beef prices have surged across the country ...
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The USDA announced the cancellation of $148 million in ‘woke’ grants. Then it went dark.
On June 17, the Department of Agriculture announced the end of $148.6 million in funding awarded by the Biden administration ...
Smokey the Bear arrests man for allegedly stealing his signs in Florida to sell on Facebook: 'Dumb criminals'
Smokey the Bear helped law enforcement arrest a man for stealing his signs from across Florida and selling them on Facebook Marketplace, according to officials.
New USDA inspection reports on Gulf World show a lack of staff and broken equipment
March and June USDA inspection reports on Gulf World Marine Park show broken equipment, as well as non-working pumps and filters critical to maintaining water quality.
Senate Democrats warn of research and layoff implications of USDA decentralization plan
The Agriculture Department received backlash from Democratic senators regarding the decision to decentralize and relocate Washington-based employees.
Lawmakers question USDA's plan to relocate over half of D.C.-based workforce
With the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announcing a major reorganization plan, lawmakers met to grill Deputy ...
Senators pick at USDA reorganization proposal
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden took questions from the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday after the agency ...