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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has discovered a major food stamp fraud and bribery scheme, misappropriating millions of taxpayer dollars. This has led to the arrest of a USDA employee and five others. What Happened: The USDA, along with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office, has...

Ivanka Trump, the daughter of President Donald Trump, has unveiled her latest venture, Planet Harvest. The company aims to enhance the accessibility of fresh produce and address supply chain inefficiencies. What Happened: Trump made her first significant public appearance since her father...

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect that GSK acquired full rights to CureVac’s bird flu vaccine candidate. A Nevada dairy worker has screened positive for the D1.1 strain of bird flu associated with a Louisiana man's death in January, according to a CNN report. The Centers...

January's inflation data came in hotter-than-expected Wednesday morning with the cost of groceries rising again, due in part to a jump in the price of eggs.  What To Know: The average price of a dozen eggs reached a record-high of $4.95 last month, rising 15.2% and contributing to a 0.5%...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct a paragraph written about the Coca-Cola Co, not Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a strain of bird flu associated with a man's death in...

As egg prices soar due to shortages caused by the bird flu, a new warning signal is flashing red: Waffle House has added a 50-cents-per-egg surcharge to its menu items.  What To Know: Waffle House is known for its emergency preparedness and ability to deliver 24-hour, 365-day service, even under...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has once again postponed the enforcement of a requirement for hemp testing to be conducted by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered laboratories, granting the industry another year of flexibility. Under this extension, hemp produced through the...

Avalon Labs on Monday announced the launch of USDa, a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-backed stablecoin designed to enable Bitcoin holders to unlock liquidity without selling their holdings. The stablecoin, built on LayerZero's cross-chain technology, aims to position Bitcoin as a source of liquidity within...

The National Hemp Association (NHA) has been awarded $19.6 million by the United States Department Of Agriculture (USDA) to lead a pioneering project. The project aims to protect the Chesapeake Bay Watershed through climate-smart industrial hemp cultivation. This initiative, funded by the USDA's...

Researchers at Texas A&M’s hemp-breeding program have achieved a unique milestone in their quest to develop super strains. Led by Dr. Russell Jessup, the team successfully identified and bred strains that can thrive in Texas' extreme heat and arid conditions. These genetics will now be...

How do you know if your cannabis is truly organic? Cannabis operators are now using cutting-edge technology to meet strict organic compliance standards while eliminating microbial risks—without harmful chemicals. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Arthur de Cordova, CEO and Co-...

Congressional Committee Wants To Prevent Cannabis Rescheduling A Republican-controlled congressional committee presented a spending bill containing a provision to block cannabis rescheduling, writes Marijuana Moment. The section in question would prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from using...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a comprehensive "Hemp Research Needs Roadmap," alongside a substantial $10 million investment in hemp studies through Oregon State University. The $10 million investment aims to explore hemp's economic potential for Native...

"It's no longer enough for companies to be aware of issues. Businesses must be at the forefront of instituting practices that address environmental and climate issues, not add to them," said Stefanie Reiser, CEO of Acknowledge, a pioneering cannabis farm in Maryland. In the green expanse of their...

In 2022, the farm-level value of total utilized hemp production amounted to $238.4 million, a notable decrease from $824 million in 2021. This encompassed all production types and market segments, with floral hemp dominating in 2022, commanding higher market prices than other hemp products. In the...