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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.
New York State Bans ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Food Packaging
The state will become the third to ban these chemicals in some form.
Democrats Choose David Scott to Head House Agriculture Committee
He is the first Black congressperson to hold the position.
Lab-Grown Meat Receives Its First Approval for Sale—In Singapore
It’s a chicken product. Sort of.
EPA Draft Report Finds Glyphosate Harms Many Endangered Species
It may also be dangerous to 96 percent of “critical habitats.”
