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Energy Secretary Chu Announces Biofuel Investment

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - May 5, 2009

The secretary of energy said that agriculture is one of the great resources in the United States. more >>

Sarah Palin's Parents Kill Rats in Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 26, 2008

Chuck and Sally Heath found interesting second careers as wildlife specialists. more >>

Tennessee Walking Horse Torture Continues—Federal Officials Get Harassed as Well

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 25, 2008

The harassment of federal officials is worse than reported. more >>

Tennessee Walking Horse Torture Continues: More Soring Injuries Than Ever Come to Light

Bonnie Erbe - September 22, 2008

The mistreatment of horses is getting more attention—but will that help in the long run? more >>

Food Safety's Dirty Little Secret

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - September 10, 2008

Increasingly, the government is leaving the job in private hands. more >>

No Bake Sales at Iowa Hospitals

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - July 15, 2008

Officials find new USDA rules too difficult to follow and ban sales altogether. more >>

The Sadistic Treatment of Tennessee Walking Horses

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - July 9, 2008

The long-neglected, inhuman treatment of these noble animals must be brought to an end. more >>

U.S. Faces Scrutiny at Food Conference

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - May 29, 2008

An upcoming U.N. meeting is likely to question America's ethanol policy and how it gives aid. more >>

Ag Not Sweet on Funding for Honey Bee Disaster

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - April 29, 2008

Money's not the answer to the honey bee crisis, Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer tells Whispers. more >>

Washington Whispers: Feds Are Split on Funding for the Honey Bee Crisis

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - April 29, 2008

Money's not the answer to the honey bee crisis, Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer tells Whispers. more >>

Land Once Preserved Now Being Farmed

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 31, 2008

With crop prices at record highs, an important farmland conservation program is being threatened. more >>

The Growing Food Cost Crisis

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 7, 2008

Sharp price hikes are hurting the poor and sparking violence more >>

Just How Safe Is Our Meat?

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - February 22, 2008

The picture is mixed, but calls for better inspection grow louder. more >>

Top Six Meat Recalls in U.S. History

Nation & World - February 20, 2008

Compiled by the US News library staff. more >>

Beef Recall Latest in a Bad Year

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - February 20, 2008

The U.S. has just ended what may be the worst year ever for beef safety. more >>

Agriculture as Economic Stimulus

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 25, 2008

As a new agriculture secretary is confirmed, questions remain about farming subsidies. more >>