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Italian Olive Oil Producers Supplement Climate Change Losses Through Biofuel
An Italian farm group estimates droughts cut olive production by 22 percent this year.
The World’s Largest Hog Farm Opened In China And It’s Nuts
It’s roughly ten times larger than most of the bigger facilities in the US.
Judge Rules That Some Farmer Data Is Exempt From FOIA
The Freedom of Information Act has its limits, and farmer locations is one.
Quarantine Recipes: Domenica’s Biscotti
We’ve been asking top chefs what they’ve been making during the pandemic. This week, our publisher weighs in.
Federal Meat Plant Inspectors Reportedly Told to Work Despite COVID-19 Exposure
A report finds that the FSIS is scarily lax about COVID-19 protocols for inspectors.
Liquid Gold: How Stronger Food Systems Can Start In Your Toilet
If it’s yellow, don’t just let it mellow. Use it as fertilizer!
United Farm Workers Files Lawsuit Over H-2A Wage Freeze
A new rule would keep wages at a previous rate for several years.
What’s Going on With All These Farmer Protests in India?
It’s complex, and the latest in a long line of farmer protests in the country.
Biden to Reportedly Pick Tom Vilsack as USDA Chief
Vilsack served in the same role for eight years under President Obama.
