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The debate over fats in the American diet has entered a critical phase for members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, who barely have two months to finish their draft report and send it to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who make the final decisions on what’s in and what’s out.

New Department of Agriculture figures show per capita consumption of avocados has tripled since 2001, jumping to 8 pounds per person in 2018.

The Senate confirms Mindy Brashears as USDA’s undersecretary for food safety.

A massive economic stimulus bill that congressional leaders are rushing to finish could allow the Agriculture Department to provide multiple forms of aid to different sectors hit by the coronavirus epidemic as well as a fresh round of Market Facilitation Program payments, a key senator says.

Garamendi: Delta tunnel plan should consider impacts to ag lands * State lists foothill yellow-legged frog as endangered * State office rejects food waste regulations

Out of an abundance of caution and concern, Agri-Pulse will postpone the Food & Ag Policy Summit West from April 22 to September 9.

CDFA Sec. Ross offers assurance along with resources to farmers * More farm aid in play in stimulus * State Dept. processing H-2A workers

Lawmakers may clear the way for another round of Market Facilitation Program payments as well as other aid to producers as part of a massive economic stimulus package that the Senate is expected to consider on Monday.

Dean Foods and Dairy Farmers of America agreed to new bid procedures as one of the nation's largest largest food and beverage companies tries to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Farming designated as a critical service * Restaurant industry warns of $225B in potential losses * Shuttering food markets may cost up to $700 million