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“Someday, there’s gonna be a talk where ‘HLB’ and ‘solved’ are in the title,” said Randy Niedz of the USDA.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
These standards do not account for cumulative exposure to multiple pesticide residues that are commonly found together on produce tested by the USDA.
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026
It’s possible this gap will widen, too: The cost of food at restaurants is expected to increase by 4.6% this year, more than the 1.7% predicted rise in grocery prices, according to the USDA.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026
A person eating 2,000 calories a day, for example, should consume three to four servings of cooked meat or seafood, according to the USDA.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 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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