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Door opens for US to send apples to Australia despite industry maintaining biosecurity risks

Australian growers have expressed concerns about biosecurity risks from diseases such as fire blight, and fear US government subsidies could mean overseas fruit is able to be sold at substantially cheaper prices.

ABC News

USDA announces $759M for high-speed internet in rural areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet

The Independent UK

Biden Is Pushing 'Equity' and 'Environmental Justice' Into Every Corner of the Regulatory State

Will a new commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture solve racism? We're going to find out.

Reason

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Bird flu outbreak confirmed in north Dublin

The outbreak coincides with a larger outbreak in the UK

Dublin Live

Bees face many challenges – and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure

The extreme weather that has battered much of the U.S. in 2022 doesn’t just affect humans. Heat waves, wildfires, droughts and storms also threaten many wild species – including some that already face other stresses.

The Conversation

World's second-tallest rollercoaster closes after woman left screaming in agony

Rachel Hawes was smacked by a flying L-shaped bracket as she enjoyed the mega Top Thrill Dragster rollercoaster at Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio last year

Daily Mirror

World's second-tallest rollercoaster shut down after woman left fighting for life

Rachel Laws, 45, was left fighting for her life after a solid steal bracket struck her on the head at Cedar Point amusement park.

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Invasive spotted lanternfly has swarmed across the East Coast and been seen in Indiana. Could it be coming here next?

The beautiful inch-long bug sucks the sap out of grapes, hops and other fruits.

Chicago Sun-Times

Montana flagged bugs in cow app exploited in alleged China hack

Montana Dept of Agriculture took USAHERDS database offline to allow developer to boost security, new documents show.

Al Jazeera

Philippine leader threatens to fire officials in sugar mess

The Philippine president is threatening to fire top agricultural officials if an investigation shows they improperly announced a decision to import sugar amid a shortage without his approval

The Independent UK

USDA getting tougher on salmonella in chicken products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing new regulations that would force food processors to reduce the amount of salmonella bacteria found in some raw chicken products or risk shutdowns

The Independent UK

Fruit exports to China hit B92bn

Thailand exported over 1 million tonnes of fruit valued at 92 billion baht to China during the first half of this year, according to government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

Bangkok Post

Republican-led states sue Department of Agriculture over nondiscrimination school meal guidance

Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery (R), joined by 21 Republican attorneys general, filed a lawsuit on July 26, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee that aimed to overturn guidance from the Biden administration and the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service.…

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Funding for school lunches in jeopardy as GOP officials sue over anti-discrimination rule

More than 20 Republican attorneys general are suing the federal government over a Department of Agriculture programme

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Foot-and-mouth disease is far from Australia's only biosecurity risk — here are the other threats

The threat of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is dominating the headlines, but it's not the only risk the nation faces — and some of the others are already here.

Reason

D.C. Circuit Makes It More Difficult for New Administrations to Stop "Midnight" Rules

It may now require notice and comment to rescind final rules that were never published in the Federal Register.

Irish Mirror

Wildfires and high temperatures ravage Europe as warning in Ireland is raised to Status Orange

Thousands of firefighters have been battling blazes in dangerous conditions across southern Europe.

Irish Mirror

Status Orange fire warning issued with people told when not to light the BBQ as Ireland bakes in 32C

The Status Orange warning for possible forest, shrub, gorse and grass fires is valid until 12pm on Wednesday afternoon

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Dublin Live

Fire fighters battle bush blaze in Dublin Park amid heatwave warning

The Department of Agriculture have issued a Status Orange, High Forest Fire Risk Warning

The Hindu

Divisional Vigilance Cell for Agricultural Department inaugurated in Mysuru

It will cover 8 districts, check sale of spurious products

The Conversation

Feeding insects to cattle could make meat and milk production more sustainable

The world’s population is growing, and so is the challenge of feeding everyone. Current projections indicate that by 2050, global food demand could increase by 59%-98% above current levels. In particular, there will be increased demand for high-quality protein foods, such as meat and dairy products.

The Conversation

Social Security benefits play key role in preventing older Americans from lacking enough quality food

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Los Angeles Times

One man’s fight to end California’s ban on ferrets

LA MESA, Calif. — Noodle was the first to tumble out of the cage, roused by a series of belly rubs and head scratches.

USAFacts

How do SNAP benefits account for inflation and a global pandemic?

Food assistance benefits are adjusted for inflation on an annual basis, but the rapid rise of inflation puts pressure on recipients.

Reuters

Philippines' President-elect Marcos says he will head agriculture ministry

Philippines' President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday he will head the Department of Agriculture himself to address severe problems faced by the sector.

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