‘Food inspecting rather than food tasting should be USDA’s priority at this time’
USDA employees forced to repeat: 'The Pilgrims were illegal aliens' [VIDEOS] - TheDC
‘Thank you for slavery, or sexism, or what happened to the indigenous Native American folks’
GOP senator slams USDA for not answering questions on food stamp promotion
‘Every program must meet basic standards of efficiency and productivity and wisdom in management’
Court: USDA can regulate Ernest Hemingway museum's cats
The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum reports that it currently houses between 40 and 50 cats
Congressman challenges USDA to follow own school lunch restrictions - TheDC
As schools forced to cut back, USDA serving BLTs with cheese, pizzas, French toast, cheese steaks
Catfish regulations: What's the catch?
Why the proposed USDA catfish inspection program would be bad for America.
Report: Food prices may rise due to severe drought - AP
USDA projects corn and soybean production down as drought ravages Midwest
USDA spends $2 million on internship program for one full-time intern - TheDC
Report by USDA’s inspector general reveals ineffective management
USDA plans crackdown on food stamp fraud - TheDC
‘These requirements will make us better at identifying potential fraud and abuse before it occurs’
USDA ends already illegal medical marijuana deductions for food stamps - TheDC
‘States that currently allow for the deduction of medical marijuana must cease this practice immediately’
'Meatless Monday:' USDA encourages employees not to eat meat, save environment - TheDC
‘One simple way to reduce your environmental impact while dining at our cafeterias is to participate in the ‘Meatless Monday’ initiative’
Senator: USDA 'slow-walking' answers on why it's pushing food stamps with Mexico - TheDC
‘As a matter of practice we do not discuss the content of private meetings and regular government-to-government consultations in or with the media’
Proposed USDA regulation of online pet stores may harm animals - TheDCNF
USDA licensing regulation could put online dealers out of business
USDA partnering with Mexico to boost food stamp participation - TheDC
Partnership aims ‘to help educate eligible Mexican nationals living in the United States about available nutrition assistance’
USDA buckles, removes Spanish food stamp soap operas from website - TheDC
‘Some of the content in these advertisements does not meet the standards of what I consider to be appropriate outreach’
USDA combats 'mountain pride,' self-reliance to boost food stamp rolls - TheDC
Senator: ‘They seem to think that modern Americans shouldn’t have pride and independence’
USDA suggests food stamp parties, games to increase participation - TheDC
‘Make it fun by having activities, games, food, and entertainment, and provide information about SNAP’
New measures crafted to reduce food stamp fraud - CNN
‘The agency said individuals suspected of defrauding the system are requesting a large number of replacement cards’
Scrooge: Obama administration to tax Christmas trees - TheDC
USDA announces new tax to help Christmas trees beat artificial competitors
Broadband company's demise puts taxpayers on hook for $74 million loan - The Washington Post
Agencies that oversaw the venture defended their roles
