Photo: Carl Court (Getty Images) U.S. The federal government’s new dietary guidelines are out, and there are some surprising omissions. While the guidelines continue to emphasize the value of a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, they do not recommend that American men should abstain from alcohol, contrary to …
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The first known case of the novel coronavirus in a non-captive wild animal has been confirmed, according to a warning issued by the United States Department of Agriculture. He says a wild mink in Utah tested positive during wildlife screening around his farm, he says. The strain of the virus …
Read More »Staff erupts at Oregon Mink Farm, COVID-19
U.S. According to the Department of Agriculture, COVID-19 has found its way to Reg Regan Mink Farm, where both staff and animals are being infected. The USDA’s National Veterinary Service Laboratory has confirmed the presence of the virus in 10 samples received from the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the …
Read More »What to know about China’s mysterious seeds
A strange scam has been emerging in the mailboxes of Americans across the country. From New York to Washington state, a growing number of people have recently reported receiving unsolicited shipments of seeds, which appear to have been shipped from China. The United States Department of Agriculture says the baffling …
Read More »Food crisis in China? Rising domestic prices and large import purchases send a signal
Empty (dark) plate and chopsticks on a dark background. Asian style, Asian cuisine. Copy … [+] space. getty Rising demand, floods, insect infestations and rumors of spoiled inventories are contributing to the development of food-related problems in China. China has a food problem. For a nation whose leaders are old …
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