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Science 2023-11-21T20:21:49Z

The USDA's new plant zone map shifts cities like Lansing and Omaha five degrees warmer and could change how you garden, including when and what you grow

USDA unveils its new plant zone hardiness map. Half of the country has moved up to a warmer half zone, the United States Department of Agriculture said.
Economy 2023-09-27T18:01:56Z

There's been a spike in Americans skipping meals since the end of pandemic-era benefits

More Americans are eating less, skipping meals, and going to food pantries than six months ago during pandemic-era SNAP expansions.
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. Big Business 2023-09-05T13:31:54Z

Is your food safe to eat? Why your wasabi, vanilla, and honey could be fake

Globally, the fraudulent food industry is worth $40 billion. Counterfeit foods fund criminal activities and can even harm consumers.
Law 2023-08-12T16:21:09Z

The USDA is suing an exotic pet farm, citing stressed and traumatized baby animals, water deprivation, and an emaciated cat

Officials who inspected Even Keel Exotics found sick and injured animals, and animals who ate and drank excessively when offered food and water.
Science 2023-07-02T11:30:00Z

Chicken made from animal cells in a lab was served at a Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco

Chicken produced entirely in a laboratory from animal cells by Upside Foods was available for the first time at Bar Crenn on Saturday.
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Tech 2023-05-16T21:29:09Z

Got milk? Not chocolate, as USDA considers banning flavored milk options in school cafeterias

The USDA proposed a set of nutrition standards for school lunches, and chocolate milk may be on the chopping block.
News 2023-03-15T03:26:00Z

Attention cool kids: Lunchables will soon be sold in schools. A nutritionist is torn on whether that's good or not.

Schools can now purchase two "top-selling" Lunchables which will be made to meet federal nutrition standards, a Kraft Heinz spokesperson told Insider.
Tech 2022-12-06T01:05:15Z

Elon Musk's Neuralink is reportedly facing a federal investigation for animal abuse

Employees of Neuralink told Reuters that the brain chip company has killed roughly 1,500 animals, and some of the deaths could have been avoidable.
Economy 2022-10-19T12:03:38Z

The government has already canceled $800 million of debts for US farmers, and says that's 'just the first step' in its loan relief programme

"Through no fault of their own, our nation's farmers and ranchers have faced incredibly tough circumstances," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
Economy 2022-10-18T13:49:49Z

Get ready to see orange juice prices spike at the grocery store thanks to Hurricane Ian

The price of oranges and orange juice will jump at the grocery store after Hurricane Ian devastated crops in Florida, the citrus epicenter of the US.
Retail 2022-05-13T12:41:56Z

Major meat companies lied about impending shortages to keep workers on site at the height of the pandemic, a House committee says

Meatpackers knew they were hotbeds for coronavirus transmission but lied about shortages to keep workers on site, according to a House committee.
Personal Finance 2022-04-29T18:22:38Z

Homeowners insurance escrow: What it is, who needs it, and how it works

A homeowners insurance escrow account is set up for monthly payments toward mortgage-related items including insurance and property taxes.
Economy 2022-04-06T16:02:28Z

Poop is so hot right now. Blame soaring fertilizer prices.

As the Russia-Ukraine war lifts fertilizer prices, some cow farms have already sold future manure through the end of 2022, Reuters reported.
Economy 2022-04-04T16:44:20Z

The 7 foods getting hit the hardest by price spikes this year

From war to shipping disruptions and climate change, the world is on the brink of a food crisis. It means you'll be paying more at the grocery store.
Economy 2022-03-08T15:52:39Z

Mitch McConnell is reportedly opposing free school lunches: 'Kids are going to have less on their plates,' Biden's agriculture secretary says

Nearly 4 million children slipped back into poverty after the monthly child tax credit expired. Now, free school lunches are on the chopping block.
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Retail 2022-01-08T16:44:52Z

Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons recall over 28,000 pounds of ground beef over possible E. coli contamination

Over 28,000 pounds of ground beef were recalled by the US Department of Agriculture after samples tested positive for E. coli.
News 2021-11-13T15:56:55Z

Trader Joe's Chili Lime Chicken Burgers recalled for containing bone fragments

It is recommended that customers who purchased these products throw them away or return them.
Economy 2021-08-27T20:32:30Z

A Wisconsin school district says students can 'become spoiled' with free meals and opts out of Biden's free-lunch program

"I feel like this is a big problem, and it's really easy to get sucked into and become spoiled," a school-district board member said.
Economy 2021-08-16T14:57:36Z

Biden's about to raise food stamps to $157 a month from $121 — the biggest boost ever

Biden's action permanently gives roughly 42 million Americans an extra 40 cents per meal. It works out to $835 per month for a family of four.
Premium Opinion 2021-07-12T13:02:00Z
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