MAHA Draft Report Brings Relief to Some, Chagrin to Others

A draft of an upcoming White House report on children’s health was not as harsh toward the agriculture industry as some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allies had hoped.

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How the U.S. and Mexico Are Fighting Deadly Flesh-Eating Screwworms

The American and Mexican governments are exploring “all options” to battle a deadly parasite threatening cattle and wildlife.

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The Fight to Save Hawaii’s Coconut Palms

An invasive beetle is killing coconut trees across the archipelago, and spreading fast. Researchers are racing to contain it.

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How One Company Maintained a Monopoly on U.S. Fire Retardant

Perimeter Solutions sought to undercut rivals, leaving federal officials worried about their reliance on a single company for a crucial product.

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Trump’s Tax Bill Expands Farm Subsidies. Not All Farmers Will Benefit.

A $60 billion boost to farm subsidies will be a lifeline to some. But the way the funding will be distributed could worsen disparities between farms in an industry already struggling with consolidation.

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States Sue Trump Administration Over Efforts to Get Food Stamp Data

The lawsuit argues that the federal government’s demand was an attempt to obtain sensitive personal information for use outside the food stamp program.

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Agriculture Department to Move Most Remaining Washington Workers Out of City

More than half of the agency’s 4,600 Washington employees will be spread across five regional hubs.

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Tariffs on Brazil Could Leave Coffee Drinkers With a Headache

Trump’s pledge to place a 50 percent tariff on all imports from the South American nation will drive up the prices of coffee — and orange juice.

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Man Had 14 Toucans Stashed in His Volkswagen Dashboard, U.S. Says

Carlos Abundez, 35, is facing federal smuggling charges after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made the discovery. The birds, a threatened species, were in stable condition.

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Agriculture Dept. to Crack Down on Chinese Ownership of American Farmland

The agriculture secretary announced a plan to limit Chinese and foreign purchases of farmland as part of its national security strategy.

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