U.S. Department of Agriculture

The latest on U.S. spread, the safety of milk and more precautions

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Olivia Martin

After particles of the bird flu virus were discovered in about 1 in 5 samples of grocery store milk, further Food and ...

DeSantis says it protects beef industry

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Sarah Wilson

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the ban on lab-grown meat not only protects the state’s cattle farmers, but also thwarts the ‘authoritarian ...

What to know about its spread in the U.S., ground beef testing and whether your milk is safe

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Olivia Martin

Following continued concerns about bird flu and the discovery of viral particles in milk, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now ...

One In Five Milk Samples From Across US Had Traces Of Bird Flu Virus, FDA Says

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Rachel Carter

Topline One of five samples of milk collected from store shelves across the country contained traces of the bird flu virus, the ...

USDA releases genetic data of bird flu after criticism from scientists

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Rachel Carter

Veterinarians vaccinating farm chickens against diseases like bird flu. The U.S. Department of Agriculture published genetic data from avian flu virus samples after scientists ...

You’re probably throwing away these food scraps. Here’s why eating them is good for you and the environment.

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Olivia Martin

Between 30% and 40% of America’s food supply goes to waste — literally is thrown away — each year, according to the ...

USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in the ...

Why pesticides in produce study from Consumer Reports raises alarms

Business
Jessica Roberts

Folks shouldn’t skip fruits and vegetables altogether, but Consumer Reports does recommend folks eat high-risk produce in moderation. Consumer Reports released a ...

How to read nutrition labels and what to look out for in your food

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Rachel Carter

Examining ‘Blues Zones’ for L\longevity Dietitian Caroline Susie breaks down how our diet and other factors can impact how long you live. ...

US bets on climate friendly farming; experts doubt it is climate friendly enough

Politics
Amanda Smith

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden‘s administration is offering farmers money for adopting practices that store carbon in the ...