USDA says spring planting in Nebraska still slow
Cool temperatures and more rain are keeping spring planting at a slow pace in Nebraska. Full story
Grape tomato products recalled for salmonella risk
A supplier of grape tomatoes for Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc. has recalled the product for possible salmonella contamination, the government said late on Monday. Full story
Iowa corn planting season still lagging
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey says that while the weather has finally allowed farmers to start planting corn in earnest, this spring remains one of the slowest planting seasons in Iowa in a decade. Full story
Funds available to help fight bovine tuberculosis
Livestock producers from 11 Michigan counties can apply for financial help from the U.S. Agriculture Department to help stop the spread of bovine tuberculosis. Full story
University backs professor in video flap
University of Missouri-Kansas City officials say they're standing behind a labor studies professor whose lecture comments about union agitation tactics have created an Internet stir among conservative commentators. Full story
Florida school nutrition bill passed by Senate
The Florida Senate has approved a proposal from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to take over school food and nutrition programs from the State Board of Education. Full story
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Are we paying more and getting less at the supermarket?
The USDA predicts that food prices will climb 3 to 4 percent this year. TODAY consumer reporter Janice Lieberman shares which items are being hit the hardest and what this increase means for shoppers.
Profiting Off Ag
The Department of Agriculture's monthly crop report is out - and people are making money on it, CNBC's Simon Hobbs reports.
Hey Taco Bell! Where's the Beef?
A law firm in Alabama is suing Taco Bell, which is owned by Yum Brands, claiming the fast food restaurant's meat mixture does not meet USDA standards. CNBC's Jane Wells has the story.
USDA proposes healthier school lunches
USDA proposes adding healthier options into public school lunches such as more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and cutting down on starches. NBC's Erika Edwards reports.
Fighting Food Inflation
USDA cuts crop expectations as food and commodity prices surge worldwide, with CNBC's Simon Hobbs.
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