House Democrats’ New COVID-19 Relief Bill Includes Lots of Agriculture Provisions
Will it actually pass as is?
Trump Executive Order Opens the Door for Massive Industrial Fish Farms in Oceans
It’s a huge victory for aquaculture. For the oceans, maybe less so.
USDA Says ‘Murder Hornets’ Are Not a Major Threat
Reports of the terrifying Asian giant hornet may be overblown, at least for now.
The Trump Administration Is Pressuring Meatpacking Plants to Reopen
It remains to be seen whether they will, or whether it can be done safely.
Judge Dismisses Worker Safety Case Lodged Against Smithfield Foods
The judge said the federal government is responsible for meatpacking safety.
Hundreds of USDA Meat Inspectors Are Getting Sick
One more weak point in the industry’s fight against COVID-19.
Can Farmers Do Something With Unsold Milk Besides Dumping It?
Researchers are suggesting using it as fertilizer.
Meatpacking Plants Appear to Be Hotbeds for COVID-19 Outbreaks
Let’s examine one of the biggest meat producers: Tyson Foods.
Union Negotiates With JBS to Get Protections For Plant Workers
The news comes in the wake of outbreaks among food processing employees.
