Let's Move More Federal Agencies Out of Washington
There's no need for most federal agencies to be stationed in the nation's capital, one of the most expensive cities in the country.
Department of Agriculture
Government Agrees to Stop Feeding Research Kittens Parasite-Infected Meat, Other Kittens
The Agricultural Research Service announced that it would no longer be using cats for research purposes.
How Can I Preorder a Crate of Spicy Tomatoes?
Revving up pepper hotness in tomatoes using CRISPR genome-editing
New Useless and Costly USDA Bioengineered Food Disclosure Regulations Issued
The agency admits that its new bioengineered food regs are "not expected to have any benefits to human health or the environment."
Cultured Meat Turkey to Your Table?
A regulatory pact between FDA and USDA may help speed up getting lab-grown meats to your local supermarket.
Trump's Trade War Bailout Program Is a Predictable Mess
More than 1,100 people living in America's 50 largest cities have received bailout funds intended for farmers harmed by Trump's trade war.
Whole Fat Dairy: It Does a Body Good*
Consuming whole fat dairy foods lowers mortality and cardiovascular risks, according to a new Lancet study.
Trump Readies $6 Billion Bailout for Farmers Harmed by Trump Tariffs
Most of the funds are earmarked for soybean farmers, who would really rather just be able to sell their goods to China again.
Trump's Proposal To Reform Federal Food Regulations Is Long Overdue
Our current system of federal food regulation is expensive and dangerous
Trump's Food Stamp Overhaul Sounds Like a Boondoggle Waiting to Happen
And, weirdly, grocery store cronyism might be the thing that stops it.
GMO Virus Could Save Florida's Orange Groves
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will reportedly approve a GMO virus to fight citrus greening disease.
Permissionless Biotech Crop and Livestock Innovation
The USDA just dumped Obama administration's proposed ridiculous biotech crop regulations; the FDA should quickly follow suit.
The Junk Science Behind 'Smarter Lunchrooms'
A federal program to help public-school students eat healthier is based on highly problematic-and perhaps fraudulent-research.
New York Organic Farmers Oppose Release of Genetically Modified Moths
On the other hand, Google's Verily is debugging Fresno.
How a Trade Barrier Aimed at Vietnam Will Batter Businesses in Virginia and Maryland
The Mississippi catfish cartel vs. the Chesapeake invader-eaters
Is Sugar an Addictive Poison?
Hypothesis: More sugar causes both more diabetes and more obesity
Drafter of U.S. Dietary Goals Was Bribed by Big Sugar to Demonize Fat
Newly released historical documents show the Sugar Research Foundation paid scientists to blame fat and cholesterol, not sugar, for coronary heart disease.
Why the USDA Shouldn't Be Buying Up Surplus Cheese
The feds are bailing out dairy producers. Here's why that's a terrible and wasteful mistake.
Five Years and $500 Million Later, USDA Admits That 'Food Deserts' Don't Matter
You can lead people to Whole Foods, but you can't make them buy organic kale.
Consumers Have a Right to Sue Over Fake Organic Food, Cali Court Rules
State and federal prosecutors aren't the only ones with the authority to question organic food labeling ruled the state Supreme Court.
Voluntary GMO Labeling Law Moves Forward in Congress
Preempts costly state mandatory labeling laws
In Major Victory for Property Rights, SCOTUS Strikes Down USDA Seizure of California Raisins
Raisin farmers prevail over unconstitutional government regulation.
Supreme Court Grills Government Lawyer Over USDA 'Central Planning' in Raisin Confiscation Case
SCOTUS heard oral arguments on Wednesday in Horne v. USDA.
Today at SCOTUS: Property Rights vs. USDA Crop Seizures
The federal government seeks to confiscate raisins without paying just compensation to raisin farmers.
U.S. Dietary Panel Advocates Sweetened Drink Tax, More Labeling, and Not Adding Cream & Sugar to Your Coffee, Gosh Darnit
"Care should be taken to minimize the amount of calories from added sugars and high-fat dairy or dairy substitutes added to coffee."
Dept of Agriculture Shuts Down Slaughterhouse Over Animal Rights Group's Secret Video, Opens Investigation
Into alleged inhumane practices
