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USDA

American  
Or U.S.D.A.
  1. United States Department of Agriculture.


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Castle said that, while he might criticize some of the government agency’s numbers or methodologies, he believes in the importance of the USDA, saying it’s “still the envy of the world in this sector.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

According to the USDA, more than 30% of the food supply in the U.S. gets thrown out at both the retail and consumer level.

From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026

When produced and released in large numbers, sterile male flies mate with wild female flies, which then lay unfertilized eggs, according to the USDA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

U.S. cattlemen reduced the size of their herds to the lowest level in 75 years, according to the USDA, while consumer demand for beef has stayed strong.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

Those machines, like a lot of things required by the USDA, are way too expensive for a small, local meat processor.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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