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The U.S. has failed to contain bird flu. The $1.46 billion industry bailout is one reason why.
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Fact Check
How Easy Is It to Get a Humane Label for Meat? Very
The government agency tasked with oversight doesn’t require much.
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Explainer
How Revolving Door Politics Corrupt Food Systems
The same people running corporations are hired to run government agencies.
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Reported
Meet the Farmers Supporting Prop 12 Despite Pork Industry Pushback
Contrary to what ag industry groups say, these small farmers have embraced the new animal welfare law.
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Explainer
Do Government Subsidies Make Meat Cheaper? Yes, but With Some Important Caveats
A relatively simple question doesn’t have a simple answer.
Meat Lobby•10 min read
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