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USDA introduces new mobile tools and open data projects
New APIs and mobile apps are designed to bring USDA customer service into the 21st century.
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Articles Tagged with ''USDA''
Senate passes $1 trillion farm bill
The bill would cut farmer subsidies while increasing contributions to a crop insurance program.
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USDA public meeting to address agenda items for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission
The meeting will be held June 18 at USDA headquarters.
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General Mills joins US Food Waste Challenge as founding partner
The initiative will seek to reduce food loss by encouraging recovery for human consumption, animal feed, compost or energy generation.
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New USDA study shows more fiber, less sugar and sodium in breakfast cereals
Healthier cereals can help consumers meet recommended daily levels of nutritional dietary components.
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USDA and FDA hold public meeting on Listeria risk in supermarket delis
Food retail groups and other stakeholders will discuss a Listeria readiness plan.
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Vilsack’s statement on Food, Farm and Jobs Bill praises Senate, questions House
The Secretary objected to cuts to the SNAP food assistance program.
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Vilsack recognizes distinct needs of organic producers
USDA will issue new guidance on organic agriculture.
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USDA APHIS to prepare environmental impact statements on genetically engineered crops
The pesticide-resistant crops have been in use since the 1960s.
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USDA to fund major research on climate variability impact on beef and dairy cows
Leading agricultural research universities will receive funds.
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