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New Equity Commission Sets Out to Strengthen the USDA’s Equitable Practices
The 15-member independent commission aims to “address equity issues, including racial equity issues.”
Some Wolves Are Back on the Endangered Species List
The wolves are once again protected, meaning farmers and ranchers can no longer hunt them.
The Not-So-Bright Future of Sustainable Groundwater Use in Agriculture
It would mean a significant reduction in crop yields, according to a new study.
Fighting Food Waste, One Swipe at a Time
Apps such as Too Good to Go are helping consumers rescue meals that would otherwise be tossed.
Spotlight On the TikTokers Turning Trash Into Food Treasures
As dumpster-diving videos go viral on social media apps, a new generation is faced with how to confront the volume of waste in our food supply chain.
USDA Announces Updates to School Meal Nutrition Standards
The changes will roll out in the 2022-2023 school year.
EPA Launches Investigation Into North Carolina Hog Operations
The state is allowing Smithfield Foods plants to produce biogas from hog waste lagoons—a decision that disproportionately affects the surrounding communities of color.
USDA to Set Up ‘Pop-Up’ Site to Ease Port Congestion
With ships stuck off the California coast, the USDA plans to increase the capacity of the Port of Oakland to get agriculture products moving.
Truck Drivers Are on the Way to Canada’s Capital to Protest Vaccine Requirements
As tensions over vaccine requirements and supply chain issues rise, a group dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” is headed to protest in Ottawa.
