Citing Safety, Union Sues to Block Trump Waivers That Speed Up Poultry Lines July 29, 2020 By Mike Dorning A food workers’ union filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday to block Trump administration waivers that allow poultry plants to operate...
Forget Robots. Dogs May Be Taking Crop Inspection Jobs. February 5, 2020 By Kim Kaplan Dogs specially trained by the federal government’s Agricultural Research Service scientists have proven to be the most efficient way to...
Flooding Another ‘Unprecedented’ Event for Colorado September 16, 2013 By Don Jergler Another disaster plaguing the state, widespread flooding in Colorado is being viewed as an “unprecedented” event in which losses will...
W.Va. Governor Issues Flood Disaster in Jackson County February 8, 2012 Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has declared an agriculture flood disaster in Jackson County stemming from heavy rains in late November....
USDA Giving Arizona $5.2 Million in Disaster Funds January 20, 2012 Arizona is set to get $5.2 million in disaster aid from the Department of Agriculture. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced...