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Inspectors monitor pork processing plant
Unions file lawsuit challenging plan to permit faster line speeds in hog slaughterhouses
Inspectors monitor pork processing plant
10.07.2019
by H. Claire Brown
For the third time this year, USDA announces another change to SNAP rules
10.03.2019
by H. Claire Brown
Rancher rally
In Nebraska, cattle ranchers rally against big agribusiness
Rancher rally
10.03.2019
by Charlie Mitchell
Backsides of beef cows standing in a row.
Ranchers to Trump: We got you elected. Now we need your help.
Backsides of beef cows standing in a row.
09.27.2019
by Sam Bloch
USDA inspector in a slaughterhouse, pig carcasses in the background.
Critics worry about food safety as federal meat inspectors face work overload, burnout
USDA inspector in a slaughterhouse, pig carcasses in the background.
09.20.2019
by Brett Bachman + Samantha Stokes
Hog processing
USDA gives final approval for faster hog processing line speeds
Hog processing
09.17.2019
by H. Claire Brown
A chipotle located in midtown Manhattan
New York City files $1 million suit against Chipotle for alleged labor violations
A chipotle located in midtown Manhattan
09.13.2019
by H. Claire Brown
A black pistol sits in a grocery cart
#GroceriesNotGuns: How supermarkets are influencing the gun control debate
A black pistol sits in a grocery cart
09.12.2019
by Jesse Hirsch
CalFresh van in front of Hall of Justice
As SNAP enrollment declines nationwide, California opens a door for new participants
CalFresh van in front of Hall of Justice
09.10.2019
by H. Claire Brown
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