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New research led by USDA scientists suggests that farmed salmon may not be as nutritious as it once was, with levels of Omega-3 fatty acids dropping considerabl

Recent cyclospora outbreaks and food recalls highlight a crumbling U.S. food safety system, exacerbated by significant cuts made by the Elon Musk-led Department

The USDA plans to use satellites and AI to improve crop estimates following criticism from farmers.

The Trump administration is reportedly halting federal research on the foodborne parasite Cyclospora, despite a record-breaking outbreak. Two of three research

The U.S. is set to resume live cattle imports from Mexico on August 24 at the Douglas, Arizona, border crossing, after a year-long ban due to the New World scre

Beagles previously used for research are finding new homes, while concerns persist regarding federal oversight of dog breeders by the USDA's inspector general.

A Wisconsin dog breeder accumulated nearly 500 state violations but faced no federal enforcement, raising questions about the effectiveness of federal oversight

Mexican avocado exports have resumed after a U.S. security alert in Michoacán was lifted, allowing pickers to return to work, though concerns about ongoing viol

An urgent recall has been issued for 13,500kg of beef products, produced between May 15 and May 20, with specific use-or-freeze-by dates.

The US government is using hundreds of drones, previously for border surveillance, to monitor for flesh-eating screwworm infestations in wild animals and livest

The USDA has issued an alert regarding meat and poultry products containing recalled jalapeños, following a recall of fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, link

Federal officials have issued a public health alert for certain meat products containing jalapeños, which may be linked to a salmonella outbreak affecting hundr

A lawsuit claims that former USDA secretary Brooke Rollins is unconstitutionally sending proselytizing Christian messages to federal workers. The lawsuit allege

Small farmers express feeling betrayed by former President Trump as the USDA cuts funding, citing 'DEI' and wasteful spending, despite his campaign promises to

The Trump administration announced that 10 more companies will adopt the "Product of USA" label for their meat and poultry, expanding an initiative by the U.S.

The USDA significantly reduced its reported beef export sales for late June by 90%, raising concerns about the accuracy of the agency's data following staffing