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Hundreds of hungry sheep sent into Nevada foothills to eat fire-prone grass ahead of wildfire season: report
May 15, 2024 | 5:58pmThe ravenous flocks — released by the US Department of Agriculture — hopped out of their metal trailers and raced toward the foothills to munch on grasses.
Why on Earth are we AGAIN collaborating with China to manipulate viruses?
May 2, 2024 | 5:52pmthe US Department of Agriculture is collaborating with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the parent organization of the Wuhan Institute of Virology
The pesky lanternflies threat is back this summer — act NOW avoid them
March 28, 2024 | 3:29amIt's almost that time of year again when those spotted red-colored pests jump in people's faces. Though, officials are alerting people on how to avoid them this summer.
New Jersey university uses $1M grant to produce maple syrup to test out industry in Garden State
March 25, 2024 | 9:18amA university in New Jersey is spending a $1 million grant from the US Department of Agriculture on testing the feasibility of a maple syrup industry in the Garden State....
Over 61,000 pounds of Trader Joe's chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plastic
March 3, 2024 | 6:35pmMore than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe's are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, US regulators announced Saturday. The Agriculture Department's Food Safety...
US taxpayers forked over $8.5M for government-produced podcasts: 'Left-wing agitprop'
February 21, 2024 | 11:32amUS taxpayers forked over $8.5 million to the federal government for dozens of podcasts in the past four years, with several promoting left-wing priorities, according to a report on the...
Sen. Joni Ernst demands answers on Biden USDA’s $1M ‘dangerous bird flu experiments’ in China
February 15, 2024 | 1:05pmSen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is demanding information about President Biden’s Department of Agriculture spending $1 million in US taxpayer funds on “dangerous bird flu experiments” in cooperation with the Chinese...
Chinese online gaming billionaire is second-biggest foreign owner of US land
January 9, 2024 | 11:49amChen Tianqiao, 50, is also the 82nd-largest property owner in America, according to the Land Report.
'Woke' proposal to rename national park over eponym's role in Native American genocide sparks ire
December 27, 2023 | 11:45amThe US Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced over the summer that it was considering renaming the Ohio park at the behest of local tribal leaders.
Spinach recalled across 7 states for potential listeria contamination
December 19, 2023 | 4:49pmFresh Express is recalling some bagged spinach over concerns that it may be contaminated with listeria.
Federal censors: No telling health truths we can't bother to approve
November 24, 2023 | 5:22pmTrevor Kraus reports that rigid government rules prevent food producers from informing you about useful foods, like low-FODMAP foods.
States would be forced to recover staggering $11B in food stamp overpayments under proposed law
September 26, 2023 | 8:42pm“I’m snapping back! It’s time for states at fault to pay the piper and eat the costs of their taxpayer waste," said Sen. Joni Ernst.
Spotted lanternfly 'stomp' season gains attention as 14 states fight the invasive pests: 'Ew'
September 3, 2023 | 6:26amAmericans who are dealing with lanternfly infestations appear to be sharing photos and videos of the spotted insects with fascination and disgust.
Fourth of July fire danger sees Forest Service suggest Silly String over fireworks; environmentalists disagree
July 2, 2023 | 12:13amBut some environmentalists cried foul over the USFS advising people to use the non-biodegradable plastic Silly String that comes from an aerosol can, and some places have bans on the messy toy.
Chinese balloons aren't America's only problem with Beijing
February 17, 2023 | 7:03pmBeijing’s aggressive agenda must be opposed, or the threat will spread to the point we might not be able to deter them.
Chinese investors own 384K acres of US land — nearly twice the size of NYC: report
February 9, 2023 | 3:52pmChinese investors own 384,235 acres of American soil — nearly double the acreage occupied by NYC, a new US Department of Agriculture revealed.
Starbucks secret? Dark French Roast ‘is not 100% coffee’: complaint
November 1, 2022 | 2:09pmA popular Starbucks coffee variety allegedly contains undeclared potassium -- potentially harming clueless customers who believe they’re chugging pure java, The Post has learned.
Ohio pol wants WIC restrictions lifted on still-scarce baby formula
July 27, 2022 | 7:10amRep. Mike Turner is introducing a bill that aims to stop the baby formula shortage in its tracks by making more formula choices available to low-income parents.
US will halt Mexico avocado imports 'as long as necessary'
February 15, 2022 | 8:37amThe US Department of Agriculture said the suspension took effect Feb. 11 and affects avocados grown in Michoacán, Mexico, the only state approved to export avocados to the US.
Paw patrol: NIH accused of procuring pups from 'hideous' breeding mill
December 29, 2021 | 11:25amIt was reported earlier this week that more than 300 beagle puppies had died of at the Virginia facility over a seven-month period.