Creating Change: USDA Protects Gender ID

Saturday at the conference: Dr. Joe Leonard, Jr.

"...When I think of the USDA, I think three things: that new green circle “USDA-Organic”..."

Feb. 2, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Abe Louise Young

The Mouse That Roared

Organic Food Production Threatened by the USDA

"...organic regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last December as one of the top food news..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Food Feature by Steve Sprinkel

A Certified Shame

The Sad State of the American Steak

"...worth its salt would consider serving anything less than USDA Prime beef. But that was a long time ago...."

Oct. 18, 1996 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Meow Mix

Texans Are Wild About Exotic Cats, but at What Cost?

"...recently received government approval as a nonprofit organization. The USDA officially denounced the ownership of exotic cats as pets..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

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"...oil tinctures. Joy Organics is one of the few USDA Organic certified companies...."

July 22, 2021 Ads Post

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Short Shrift

"...Since USDA announced their proposed standards for labeling of organic food..."

April 3, 1998 Column

Is the Austin Aquarium Fishy?

Vince Covino defends the family business

"...and two fur seals, animals specifically protected by the USDA, and which require federal licensing to exhibit, USDA spokeswoman..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Questionable Meat Alert

USDA tracks 120,000 lbs of mystery meat from AISD back to "inhumane" California packing firm.

"...The USDA announced Tuesday evening that it would shut down Hallmark’s..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Post by Daniel Mottola

The Race Is to the Swift

In Texas, livestock are better vaccinated than children.

"...his congressman, U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall of Rockwall. "The USDA Veterinarian Services Department is designed to help those engaged..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Perry Wears Egg

Agriculture Commissioner Takes It on the Chin

"...of TBWEF's $15 million budget. On September 18, two USDA entomologists, K.R. Summy and J.R. Raulston of the agency's..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Austin Aquarium Under Scrutiny Again After PETA Investigation

One fish, two fish, red fish, dead fish

"...owned by Crystal Covino, in a letter to the USDA, PETA alleges Ammon is not only "openly referred to..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Feds' Animal ID Program Raises Ruckus Among Small Farmers

National Animal Identification System favors factory farms over Ma and Pa

"...– have registered business or personal information with a USDA database. As of December, the Texas Animal Health Commission..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Frank Rivera

The Hightower Report

Tyco stays the course, and the USDA rolls over for Big Beef

"...The USDA and the big beef lobby...."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Prime Considerations

Chronicle Food writer Rebecca Chastenet de Géry on why 1,000 head of Japenese Wagyu cattle are thriving in Central Texas.

"...with, the ranch concentrates on raising the increasingly rare USDA Prime grade of beef cattle, and Harrell claims that..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

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"...manufacturing, testing, customer service, and quality control. Highlights • USDA-Certified farm hemp sources • All products tested by an..."

Nov. 10, 2022 Events Post

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"...hoses to force the animals to walk to slaughter. USDA Undersecretary Richard Raymond cited "egregious violations of humane handling..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...agency. The farmers brought suit in 1997 against the USDA claiming that for years the department systematically denied crop..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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The Executioner

"...hearing personally, I will continue to express to [the?] USDA my opposition to the proposed standards...."

Feb. 13, 1998 Column

Where's the Sizzle?

Sullivan's: A+ Ambiance, B+ Steaks

"..."Is it USDA Prime?"..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Off the Desk

"...was given final approval, causing great embarrassment to the USDA. In September, Karl Stauber, the USDA undersecretary who oversees..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Feature

Puppy Mill Ills

"...of the breeders in the Horrible Hundred list are USDA-licensed. In recent years, the USDA has drastically reduced its..."

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Sustainable Beer

The secret about sustainable brewing is that it exists.

"...Most Jester King beers are USDA Cer­ti­fied Organic, or would qualify if they had time..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Food Feature by Ivy Le

Crackdown

If local eggs are outlawed, will only outlaws have eggs?

"...issue. Justin Keeley is the federal/state supervisor for the USDA's poultry programs for Texas and Oklahoma. He works out..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Hightower Report

USDA and Synthetic Organics; and Chevron Runs but Can't Hide

"...USDA and Synthetic Organics..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Sweatshop Crucifixes; and the E. Coli Loophole

"...throw it out. But noooo. Instead, they're allowed by USDA to toss it in a "cook only" bin –..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Verichip Implants, Tumors, and Cash; and USDA: A Brothel for Agribusiness

"...of VeriChip cash would be better for his health. USDA: A BROTHEL FOR AGRIBUSINESS..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the public, while protecting big business' bottom line. "The USDA does not address industry practices that increase the risk..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the TIERS rollout until it was fully tested. The USDA appears to share those concerns and has chastised HHSC..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Enviro group criticizes USDA for lax oversight of food supply

"...designed for animal feed and not approved by the USDA for human consumption, on store shelves and in Taco..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Fried Is Fresh

"...Dear Editor, USDA defines fried potatoes as fresh vegetables. Good news, homemakers!..."

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