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by
Dr. Steve Suppan
As you fire up the barbecue during the 4th of July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture helpfully offers tips on how to avoid food poisoning.
OSDA Meat Inspector 2
by
Tara Ritter
Introduction The effects of climate change are increasingly apparent—2016 was recorded as the hottest year ever, and droughts, floods, wildfires and other extreme weather events are rising globally. The implications of these changes are tremendous; yet, the United States does not currently have a national plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
by
Tara Ritter
As the federal government moves backwards on climate action, including pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement, there are new opportunities for states to take the lead.
Coal plant
by
Juliette Majot
Oral testimony by Juliette Majot, Executive Director, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, on the proposed renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Presented to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, Washington D.C., June 27, 2017.
by
Sophia Murphy
Karen Hansen-Kuhn
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by
Sharon Anglin Treat
Juliette Majot
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative scheduled one hearing for public input on the proposed renegotiation NAFTA. The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), Food & Water Watch (FWW), the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC), the Rural Coalition and the Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) jointly submitted comments to the U.S.
by
Tara Ritter
In May, new Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a reorganization of the USDA that would eliminate the Rural Development Mission Area, dealing a huge blow to rural communities across the country.
Feeding the world, or not
by
Tara Ritter
June 13, 2017   Donald Bice Office of Budget and Program Analysis U.S. Department of Agriculture Jamie L. Whitten Building, Room 101–A 1400 Independence Ave. SW. Washington, DC 20250