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How much does it cost to raise a child?

For a middle-income family, housing accounts for the largest share of child-rearing costs at 29%.

USAFacts

Long lines are back at US food banks as inflation hits high

Long lines are back at outside food banks around the U.S. as working Americans overwhelmed by inflation increasingly seek handouts to feed their families

The Independent UK

What happens to the food grown in the US?

The US exported $177 billion worth of agricultural goods in 2021.

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For these gardeners, every seed counts

At the Experimental Farm Network, seeds don’t just put food on the table, they promote social justice

Salon

The G Word Begs Americans To Fall Back in Love with Uncle Sam

Adam Conover and President Barack Obama want to unruin the federal government. But they’re not really willing to truly consider that it’s too big and too wasteful.

Reason

Agritourism trail spotlights Black farms in Southwest Georgia

ALBANY, Ga. — Tucked behind the wrought iron gates that line the frontage at 801 Old Pretoria Road is the stuff that retreat-style getaways are made of: an 1851 mansion appointed in period furniture available for rent as a wedding venue or other private event; farm acreage dotted with grapevines,…

Tribune News Service

Florida officials plan to eradicate giant African land snails, again

Back in 2018, the Florida agriculture commissioner described these types of snails as a "triple threat" because of the potential harm to human health, the environment and agriculture.

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How many calories should you eat in a day: USDA guidelines for men, women, children

The U.S. Department of Agriculture puts out rough calorie ranges as part of its dietary guidelines report, published every five years.

Chicago Sun-Times

US farmers battle floods, heat in bid to replenish food supplies

Global grain markets are at a pivot point, with prices finally starting to ease after a dizzying surge earlier this year. Where things go from here could end up being determined by farmers like Justin Sherlock and the extreme weather that’s hitting parts of the U.S. crop belt.

Tribune News Service

LOCALIZE IT: Ideas for coverage of student meal programs

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The Independent UK

What makes eggs organic? A USDA expert cracks open the complicated answer

Organic eggs are distinct from non-organic eggs in how chickens are raised and fed. Organic, cage-free, and free-range are all slightly different terms.

Inverse

Congress Urges USDA & FDA To Resolve 'Hot' Hemp Difficulties, Addresses CBD Advertising, Veterans & Cannabis Research, Psychedelics

Congressional lawmakers updated several spending bills and reports dealing with important issues in the cannabis and hemp industries. New documents published by the House Appropriations Committee address hemp manu

Benzinga

Bird flu outbreak waning but threat of virus lingers

A bird flu outbreak in the U.S. that led to the deaths of more than 40 million chickens and turkeys and contributed to a spike in egg and meat prices appears to be waning, but experts caution the virus hasn't disappeared and worry another surge could take hold this fall

The Independent UK

Congress Proposes Marijuana Protections For Immigrants, Advertisers And Banks

Fiscal Year 2023 spending bills for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) the and U.S.

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The Guardian - UK

More than 20 million farm animals die on way to abattoir in US every year

Guardian analysis reveals toll of heat stress, cold and trauma amid rise in long-distance and more frequent journeys

The Conversation

Fertilizer prices are soaring – and that's an opportunity to promote more sustainable ways of growing crops

Farmers are coping with a fertilizer crisis brought on by soaring fossil fuel prices and industry consolidation. The price of synthetic fertilizer has more than doubled since 2021, causing great stress in farm country.

Inverse

RHDV2: Symptoms, vaccine for rabbits, and more about the fatal bunny disease in the U.S.

Bunny owners and vets weigh in with their advice and concerns about the lethal rabbit disease RHDV2 and the recent vaccine.

Benzinga

Perpetua Picks IMCO For Cleanup Activities At Stibnite Mine Site

Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ:PPTA) (TSX:PPTA) has selected IMCO Construction as a partner to begin water quality improvements in the Stibnite mining district from July to October 2022. IMCO has technical expertise in industrial, hydro, transportation, water, and wastewater construction projects. Perpetua has secured permission from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.…

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Roll Call

Biden picks USDA veteran for USTR agriculture negotiator post - Roll Call

Biden chose an Agriculture Department veteran as his pick for an agriculture negotiator post at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Reason

Following USDA Guidance, State Clinics Destroyed Thousands of Cans of Usable Baby Formula

The government worsens the baby formula shortage, again.

The Guardian - UK

US bird flu outbreak: millions of birds culled in ‘most inhumane way available’

Controversial killing method used in 73% of culls this year despite vets urging its use to be limited

WEKU

The Biden administration has announced new funding to help food supply chains

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Wednesday unveiled $2 billion in new funding to strengthen food supply chains hard hit by the pandemic.

USAFacts

A pandemic expansion of the National School Lunch Program ends this summer

About a third of the meals provided under the program will no longer be free next Fall.

The Hindu

Govt. orders stricter checks on wheat export process

Latest order from DGFT directs Regional Authorities to ‘physically verify’ all documents

Salon

Avocado industry crosses into ganglands

Mexico’s cash crop has been an attractive business enterprise for American taste buds and crime cartels

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