Beagles bred for research get new life amid questions over federal oversight
The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders.
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Some meat products with jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
Texas ag commissioner on screwworm threat
A rift between the Agriculture Department and Texas' agriculture commissioner is intensifying over the federal response to the New World screwworm fly. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller joins "The Daily Report" with his thoughts.
Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
Farm bankruptcies increasing: Politico
U.S. farmers are struggling to stay afloat as the cost to operate keeps increasing. According to new Agriculture Department data analyzed by Politico, the U.S. has lost nearly 150,000 farms in the last five years. Rachel Shin, one of the authors of that analysis, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Trump admin. to move Forest Service HQ
The Trump administration says it will relocate the U.S. Forest Service headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah, and will shut down research facilities in 31 states. Gabrielle Canon, senior climate reporter for The Guardian, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Chicken sold in 7 states recalled for potential listeria contamination
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
Over $120M in USDA award payments to MN suspended, Sec. Rollins says
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday that she is suspending payments on all active and future awards from the USDA to Minnesota amid the long-running fraud scandal in which the White House has alleged a misuse of federal funds.
Agriculture Secretary Rollins on farmer aid
The Trump administration announced a $12 billion aid package on Monday looking to help farmers hurt by tariffs and America's trade war with China. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump announces $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
USDA head: Farmer aid could be announced soon
An aid package for American farmers could be announced in a matter of weeks, according to Agriculture Department Secretary Brooke Rollins. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more from Iowa City.
SNAP benefits to resume quickly after shutdown ends, experts say
A government funding package signed by President Trump on Wednesday will reopen federal agencies, opening the door for food-stamp recipients to collect their full benefits.
USDA complying with order to pay SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it will pay out SNAP benefits in full, following a court order to do so. The Justice Department has appealed the ruling. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Agriculture Secretary Rollins on SNAP funding
More than 42 million Americans are about to lose SNAP benefits as the government shutdown continues, and furloughed federal workers are now scrambling to ensure they can still put food on the table. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
SNAP funds to run out as shutdown hits Week 5
Nearly 42 million Americans will not receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, starting Saturday, due to the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Federal food aid won't go out for Nov. 1
Federal food aid will not be distributed on Nov. 1, according to a post on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's website. Meanwhile, senators are set to reconvene on Capitol Hill as the government shutdown enters Day 27. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more details from Capitol Hill.
Listeria recall of food included in federal school breakfast, lunch programs
Frozen foods that are served to students as part of the Department of Agriculture's National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs may be contaminated with listeria, officials said.
Frozen ground beef with potential metal contamination recalled
Ada Valley Meat Company is recalling more than 1,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen ground beef that may be contaminated with metal, according to federal health officials.
Ice cream bars recalled in 23 states due to potential listeria contamination
Rich's Ice Cream is recalling 110,292 cases of frozen dessert products across 23 states due to potential listeria contamination.
USDA grant cuts leave food groups, farmers scrambling
Advocates warn the cuts could ripple through food deserts, rural communities and urban areas where access to healthy food is miles away.
Cuts to key USDA grants threaten food access
In March, the USDA cut two federal programs that gave grants for providing food to schools and low-income communities. Meg Oliver reports on the impact.
Nearly 150,000 pounds of bologna recalled over undeclared "source materials"
The bologna products, from Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc., were distributed to wholesale and retail locations nationwide.
What to know about invasive ant with fatal sting reported in multiple states
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
Major USDA cuts cripple food banks, school food programs in North Carolina
The White House cut two federal programs in March that provide just over $1 billion in annual funding to school districts and food banks to purchase from small farmers.
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