Cattle ranchers have trimmed their herds in response to drought and low margins, helping push up the cost of another American staple food.
Category: Agriculture Department
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Trump Widens Beef Imports in Bid to Lower Prices
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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.
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Egg Prices Are Way Down, but That’s Hurting Farmers
The New York Times – Business:An oversupply of hens has lowered wholesale egg prices. But consumers may not reap the full benefits because of producer contracts and higher costs.
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MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods
The New York Times – Business:Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.
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Crop Undercount Raises Questions About Reliability of U.S.D.A. Data
The New York Times – Business:Corn estimates were off by 4.5 million acres last year. A lack of survey responses, not job cuts, led to the miss, the Agriculture Department said.
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Fresh Food Distributors Add Surcharges as Fuel Costs Rise
The New York Times – Business:Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices.