A government-endorsed study that asserts a diet heavy in ultra-processed foods can remain balanced and nutritious has elicited sharp criticism among nutrition researchers who allege it confuses the public about one of the major health issues of our time: ultra-processed foods. In a novel stance, scientists at the Agricultural Research Service’s Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research…
USDA Researchers Contend Ultra-Processed Foods Can Make Up 91 Percent of Healthy Diet
July 21, 2023
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Here’s What the USDA Revealed to the American People About Future Food Shortages
The nationwide crop failure isn’t a secret anymore, and it shouldn’t have surprised anyone—but it did. Here are the facts: The USDA recently released a report with shocking statistics that captured the nation’s attention. In summary, the agency revealed that countless crops from last season won’t be harvested this season. The culprit? Record-breaking droughts and…
Farmers: USDA Rules, Lack of Competition in Meat Packing Endangers Food Supply
Four corporations process most of the meat sold in the United States; two are based in other countries. American farmers say it’s time to promote competition in the meat processing industry by changing the rules to allow farmers to deal with small local processors. “In my opinion, the Department of Justice, the USDA, and the…
Student Sues USDA for Not Being Allowed to Criticize Milk as per School Lunch Program Guidelines
A Los Angeles-based high school student has filed suit in federal court against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and her school for violation of her first amendment rights. Marielle Williamson’s campaign to raise health issues related to the exclusive promotion of cow’s milk in the cafeteria was canceled by the school. On May 2,…
The Racket of Regulatory Capture
Commentary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., in interviews never fails to bring up the problem of regulatory capture. He calls this merger of enterprise and government a kind of corporatism. That’s the older word for the ideology later called fascism. It is the correct label. He is to be commended for raising the problem, which is…
Illinois Based Meat Producer Recalls Over 2,000 Pounds Of Contaminated Ground Beef
April 28, 2023
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An Illinois-based meat producer has recalled more than 2,000 pounds of ground beef patties after consumers said it was allegedly tainted with an unknown substance. Customers complained they found “rubber-like” material in the grass-fed beef products during preparation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said that Weinstein Whole Meats of Forest Park, Illinois, announced the recall on April…
Biden Administration Unveils Forest Conservation Program to Tackle Climate Change
April 20, 2023
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The Biden administration has announced steps toward fostering forest conservation and enhancing forest resilience to climate change. In a press release on April 20, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a program designed to achieve those goals on federally managed lands administered by the Forest Service and the…
Food Inflation Could Hit 9.6 Percent in 2023, USDA Says
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts food prices for the year will hit 9.6 percent, according to the department’s Food Price Outlook report published in late March. Overall, food prices are expected to grow more slowly in 2023 than they did in 2022, but remain above historical average rates, according to the report. Forecasts…
Agriculture Department Invests $59 Million in Conservation Projects to Combat Climate Change
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on April 6 that it would invest $40 million in 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. The department also allocated an additional $19 million for two projects focused on nutrient management funded through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The announcement was made by…
US Beef Prices Expected to Jump due to Supply Concerns
Beef prices are expected to jump in the coming months as domestic supplies continue to shrink, according to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. This year, total red meat and poultry production is forecast to fall for the first time in close to a decade, the USDA reported in its bi-annual outlook on…
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