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PFAS Levels in Sewage Sludge Put New York’s Dairy and Meat Industry at Risk
New research and local testing are raising community concerns about “forever chemicals” moving from contaminated biosolids into crops, livestock and the food supply.
New research and local testing are raising community concerns about “forever chemicals” moving from contaminated biosolids into crops, livestock and the food supply.
Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill Spares Animal Welfare Law, for Now
The controversial Save Our Bacon Act has been omitted from the text of the latest Farm Bill proposal.
The controversial Save Our Bacon Act has been omitted from the text of the latest Farm Bill proposal.
Trump Has Decimated a Vital Ocean Monitoring Program. What Does It Mean for Fisheries?
Removing the instruments could leave gaps in tracking ocean acidification, climate change and oxygen levels — changes that increasingly affect fisheries.
Removing the instruments could leave gaps in tracking ocean acidification, climate change and oxygen levels — changes that increasingly affect fisheries.
This Key Tool Could Protect Whales and Dolphins Worldwide. Advocates Want the U.S. to Use It.
Stronger enforcement of U.S. import law could spare marine mammals from deadly fishing gear around the world, advocates say.
Stronger enforcement of U.S. import law could spare marine mammals from deadly fishing gear around the world, advocates say.
The Flesh-Eating Pest That Once Cost Ranchers Millions Is Back
New World screwworm’s long-dreaded arrival in the U.S. jeopardizes a 40-year-old agricultural victory.
New World screwworm’s long-dreaded arrival in the U.S. jeopardizes a 40-year-old agricultural victory.
California Almonds Depend on Billions of Bees. ‘Bitter Honey’ Asks at What Cost
A new book reports how beekeeping operations are more like livestock megafarms.
A new book reports how beekeeping operations are more like livestock megafarms.
Why the U.S. Still Bleeds Horseshoe Crabs Despite a Lab-Made Alternative
Though the blood plays a critical role in drug safety testing, there are ongoing concerns about supply chain issues, ecosystem impacts and ethics. The synthetic alternative has been widely adopted in Europe, but not in the U.S.
Though the blood plays a critical role in drug safety testing, there are ongoing concerns about supply chain issues, ecosystem impacts and ethics. The synthetic alternative has been widely adopted in Europe, but not in the U.S.
The Meat Industry Is Funding Studies That Claim Meat Is Good for You
A whopping 75% of studies with meat industry funding reported “favorable” nutritional results associated with eating meat.
A whopping 75% of studies with meat industry funding reported “favorable” nutritional results associated with eating meat.
Why Is Drug-Resistant Salmonella Breaking Out in Backyard Chicken Flocks So Far Apart?
The outbreak has hit 31 states, with 184 infections and one death. About 30% of cases have been in children under 5.
The outbreak has hit 31 states, with 184 infections and one death. About 30% of cases have been in children under 5.
Pork Lobbyist Helping Lead “Nonpartisan” Group Working Against State Animal Welfare Laws
Multiple op-eds and analyses papers fail to mention that the author is the vice president of strategic engagement for the National Pork Producers Council.
Multiple op-eds and analyses papers fail to mention that the author is the vice president of strategic engagement for the National Pork Producers Council.
Ready to Recall: These Meats Are Behind 40% of USDA Food Warnings
A Sentient analysis reveals that at least 40% of USDA food safety warnings over the past decade are linked to ready-to-eat meats, such as deli meats, hot dogs and pâté.
A Sentient analysis reveals that at least 40% of USDA food safety warnings over the past decade are linked to ready-to-eat meats, such as deli meats, hot dogs and pâté.
Iowa Senator Catelin Drey Knows Her State’s Cancer Crisis. She’s Living It.
Drey’s diagnosis comes amid national attention on Iowa’s cancer crisis, which experts believe could be tied to a “toxic mix” of environmental and health risk factors.
Drey’s diagnosis comes amid national attention on Iowa’s cancer crisis, which experts believe could be tied to a “toxic mix” of environmental and health risk factors.
Inside the High-Tech World of Cattle Embryos on Snow
The genetics sales event, where embryos are sold for $200K, is a stark contrast to the ‘natural’ image the meat and dairy industry wants consumers to believe.
The genetics sales event, where embryos are sold for $200K, is a stark contrast to the ‘natural’ image the meat and dairy industry wants consumers to believe.
Fishing in the Deep Ocean’s Data-Blind Spot
Twilight zone fish help regulate carbon and are critical to the food web. Yet they are being caught in massive amounts, and scientists say the impact is unknown.
Twilight zone fish help regulate carbon and are critical to the food web. Yet they are being caught in massive amounts, and scientists say the impact is unknown.
After USDA Cuts, Complaints Over Food Safety Spike
Complaints filed about the safety of meat, poultry and eggs rose by nearly 40% last year.
Complaints filed about the safety of meat, poultry and eggs rose by nearly 40% last year.