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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Monday, November 25, 2024
High food prices have become major talking points in the upcoming presidential election, with both sides pointing to different causes for pricey grocery store receipts over the past four years. Economists say a number of factors have been at play, depending on the type of food.
The Democratic National Convention heads into its second day in Chicago. The Canadian government is pushed by U.S. farm groups to head off a rail strike, A bipartisan group of lawmakers press USDA for a "strategic initiative" to combat avian influenza.
President Joe Biden will address the Democratic National Convention tonight to help kick off what the Democrats hope will be an important step toward retaining control of the White House – and both chambers of Congress.
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday promised to control food inflation, an issue that has dogged Democrats throughout the campaign season, by threatening penalties on companies that raise prices unfairly.
USDA is finalizing a study of retail food pricing even as Vice President Kamala Harris threatens to crack down on the industry for alleged price gouging.
The Food and Drug Administration has released draft guidance on its second round of voluntary sodium reduction targets in various commercially processed, packaged and prepared foods in its latest effort to address diet-related diseases connected with high-sodium intake.
The timeline for an anticipated rule requiring nutrition labels on the front of food packages has shifted to October as the Food and Drug Administration continues to analyze possible routes to take.
The Food and Drug Administration is seeking comments on how to handle approval of animal food ingredients following last week’s announcement it will not be renewing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Association of American Feed Control Officials.
The Biden administration's effort to help farmers make money from cutting their greenhouse gas emissions is drawing interest from fruit and vegetable growers.
Democrats are hoping the choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will gain them support in rural areas and in the battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, but his spot on the ticket may owe as much to his progressive stances on issues such as climate change and school meals.
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