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USDA Appoints Sr. Deputy Secretaries for Nutrition, Rural Development, Marketing and Regulatory Programs

The three experts have depth of knowledge and experience across nutrition, economic development and food and environmental security.

Bob Evans Recalls 4,200 Lbs of Pork Sausage Over Rubber Pieces

Items were shipped to retail locations in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin may contain thin blue rubber materials.

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USDA Makes Key Staff Appointments

See who will lead senior staff positions as the USDA as the Biden administration gets started.

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US Ag Secretary Signs MoU on Animal Biotechnology

It outlines responsibilities over the regulation of certain animals developed using genetic engineering that are intended for agricultural purposes.

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USDA: Corn & Soybean Production Up 4% in 2020

The latest corn stocks are down fractionally year-over-year, soybean stocks are down sharply and winter wheat seedings are up.

Nestle Recalls 763K Lbs of Hot Pockets for Glass, Plastic

One minor oral injury has been associated with consumption of the pepperoni hot pockets so far.

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USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Offers More Help for Some Producers

It involves expanded eligibility for some ag producers and commodities and updating payments to compensate some producers who already applied.

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USDA Releases Ag Innovation Research Strategy Summary and Dashboard

The summary and dashboard that will help to guide future research decisions within USDA.

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USDA Puts $70M in 2021 Funds Toward Plant Protection

The funds will support 383 projects under the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program for agriculture and natural resources.

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California Supplier Recalls 1,600 Lbs of Polish Sausage

The products contain undeclared milk.

Philly-Based CLS Gourmet CL Saigon Recalls 129K Lbs of Meat Products

Ten fish sauce-flavored products were produced without federal inspection.

USDA, HHS Release 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines

Like previous dietary recommendations, the new guidelines address added sugars and alcoholic beverages and emphasize limiting them.