Category: Agriculture Department

Trump Allows Cheaper, Dyed Diesel to Be Used in Nonfarm Vehicles

The New York Times – Business:
In Nebraska, President Trump announced an executive order to waive an off-road requirement for the fuel, which is exempt from the federal highway tax.
Tour Company Sues to Undo Trump’s Nonresident Fees at National Parks

The New York Times – Travel:
An Arizona guide service challenged rules that force foreigners to pay a $100 surcharge to visit 11 national parks, saying that only Congress can change pricing.
Distributor of Recalled Meat Worked for Years Without Proper Permits

The New York Times – Business:
Star Meat Delivery did not complete the requirements necessary to process food, the Agriculture Department said.
More Than 167,000 Pounds of Meat With False Inspection Mark Are Recalled

The New York Times – Business:
The raw pork, beef and goat products from Star Meat Delivery Inc. of North Carolina were distributed across the United States.
Trump Administration Wants ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ Labels on Beef

The New York Times – Business:
Will consumers pay a premium for American beef? The Agriculture Department hopes so, in an effort to appease ranchers upset over increased imports.
Trump’s Tactics to Lower Beef Prices and Appease Ranchers Fall Short

The New York Times – Business:
The Agriculture Department offered new initiatives for ranchers after President Trump said he would import more beef. The moves aren’t a quick fix.
Trump’s Tactics to Lower Beef Prices and Appease Ranchers Fall Short

The New York Times – Business:
The Agriculture Department offered new initiatives for ranchers after President Trump said he would import more beef. The moves aren’t a quick fix.
Inside the Fight Against a Flesh-Eating Fly in Mexico

The New York Times – Business:
For the first time in a year, the U.S.-Mexico border partly reopened to cattle imports following a screwworm infestation across the region. The battle against the flesh-eating fly has only just begun deep in Mexico.
Screwworm Flies Steer Clear of Agriculture Dept. Traps

The New York Times – Business:
No wild flies caught could mean the outbreak is contained. It could also mean, as scientists have said, that current trapping methods are outdated.
Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.
Trump Widens Beef Imports in Bid to Lower Prices

The New York Times – Business:
Cattle ranchers have trimmed their herds in response to drought and low margins, helping push up the cost of another American staple food.
How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.