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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing the chances of poultry contamination by speeding up its inspection process and poultry production lines. That’s the opinion of a veteran USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspector who worked ...

Genetically modified crops do not provide a higher yield than conventionally grown seeds and actually lead to an increase in herbicide use, according to a groundbreaking new federal report that refutes conventional wisdom. The USDA’s report does weigh in on ...

An Australian organic farmer is suing a neighboring grower for GMO contamination of his land. The first-of-its-kind lawsuit could set a precedent and land a major blow to biotech giant Monsanto, if farmer Steve Marsh wins his case. Farmers have ...

Will Dow Chemical’s GMO “Agent Orange” seeds be the next crop in a field near your home? According to the Center for Food Safety, which is the group circulating the petition to be presented to the USDA, Dow Chemical is ...

Proposed federal regulations might make it impossible to keep genetically modified food (GMO) out of farms, grocery shelves, gardens and kitchens – and would even force organic and non-GMO farmers to buy insurance in case their crops do get contaminated. ...

Smart meters are being forced upon Illinois residents, and those who resist will be forced to pay monthly fines. The Obama administration began pushing for smart power and a smart grid in 2009. President Obama wanted to use funds from ...

Organic product claims can be misleading, making a deeper understanding of labeling procedures helpful to determine if a product lives up to high organic standards. According to labeling standards used by the United States Department of Agriculture, a product must ...

A ban on selling Chinese chicken in the United States has been proposed by a Change.org petition, and it’s getting lots of support. Concerns that chicken from the Asian country could soon make its way into the United States food ...

The Food Safety Modernization Act is being viewed by some as a war on small farmers and an attempt to curtail the local food movement – and the Food and Drug Administration (USDA) is getting an earful. The public comment ...

Smart grid projects around the nation are coming under increased scrutiny, just as the US government increases its support of the idea. Still, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently issued a $14.3 million Smart Grid Technology grant for ...