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Could Checkoff Programs Be Next on DOGE’s Chopping Block?
Critics of checkoffs — the marketing tool of agricultural commodities like pork and beef — are asking the Trump administration to make cuts.
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Critics of checkoffs — the marketing tool of agricultural commodities like pork and beef — are asking the Trump administration to make cuts.
Food•9 min read
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“What they’re suggesting conceptually makes sense. Practically, it is not a solution.”
Policy•11 min read
Fact Check
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Food•7 min read
Perspective
The rise of the carnivore diet, and the search for simplicity.
Food•9 min read
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Zoonotic disease spread and vaccine research projects are among those under review.
Policy•5 min read
Investigation
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Investigation
The U.S. has failed to contain bird flu. The $1.46 billion industry bailout is one reason why.
Meat Lobby•9 min read
Investigation
Amid a deregulatory blitz, trade group pushes for rollback on environmental regulations, worker protections and food safety.
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Solutions
A coalition in Oregon is fighting to expand access to food assistance—regardless of immigration status.
Climate•9 min read
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With sea levels rising and groundwater running out, scientists are racing to domesticate salicornia, or sea asparagus, a salt-resilient plant.
Climate•7 min read
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