USDA Bets on AI to Fix What Chemicals Couldn’t
USDA is actively seeking AI solutions for crop improvement, a signal that federal ag policy is finally catching up to the technology.
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FDA’s Ultra-Processed Food Definition Fight Has Three Sides Now
The ultra-processed food definition debate has shifted; FDA and USDA are now weighing three competing frameworks that could reshape labeling and formulation.
Senate Bill Would Flood USDA With AI Grants
A new Senate bill targets USDA AI grants, research funding, and farmer education, signaling federal momentum behind agriculture's digital transformation.
A Former USDA Economist on What’s Breaking Global Food Trade
A former USDA chief economist breaks down how geopolitics is reshaping global food trade disruption for suppliers and manufacturers.
USDA Raises the Bar on SNAP Retailer Nutrition Rules
New SNAP staple food stocking standards take effect this fall, doubling variety requirements and raising the floor for what qualifies as a compliant retailer.
USDA Is Pushing 200 Food Safety Staff Out of D.C.
The USDA is forcing 200 FSIS employees out of Washington D.C. in a restructuring that could reshape federal food safety oversight.
Protein Chips Are Having a Moment: SimplyProtein, Quest, and Doritos Are All In
The USDA put proteins at the top of the new food pyramid, and snack brands are following suit. tldr Three major brands are launching protein chips at the same time, signaling a category shift. The moves range from SimplyProtein to…