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He gave his cats raw milk because he thought it was healthier. He says it tragically backfired
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He gave his cats raw milk because he thought it was healthier. He says it tragically backfired

A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired. “It’s horrible…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025
U.S. Attorney Smith reminds USVI that cockfighting is prohibited by federal law
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U.S. Attorney Smith reminds USVI that cockfighting is prohibited by federal law

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — United States Attorney Delia L. Smith advises Virgin Islands residents that the Agricultural Improvement Act (P.L. 115-334), which has been in effect since December 20, 2019, prohibits…
Posted by John McCarthy November 29, 2024
Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries
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Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary, the last of his picks to lead…
Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2024
Human Services says SNAP benefits increased on October 1
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Human Services says SNAP benefits increased on October 1

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) is excited to announce anincrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, effective October 1, 2024.This increase represents a critical step…
Posted by John McCarthy October 8, 2024
SNAP recipients to get ‘replacement’ benefits for outages caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto
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SNAP recipients to get ‘replacement’ benefits for outages caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services announced Thursday the issuance of replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by prolonged power outages caused…
Posted by John McCarthy August 30, 2024
A bird flu outbreak is spreading among cows in the US. Scientists are hunting for answers
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A bird flu outbreak is spreading among cows in the US. Scientists are hunting for answers

AMES, Iowa (AP) — At first glance, it looks like an unassuming farm. Cows are scattered across fenced-in fields. A milking barn sits in the distance with a tractor parked…
Posted by John McCarthy August 23, 2024
Black and other minority farmers are getting $2 billion from USDA after years of discrimination
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Black and other minority farmers are getting $2 billion from USDA after years of discrimination

COLUMBIA, Missouri (AP) — The Biden administration has doled out more than $2 billion in direct payments for Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the…
Posted by John McCarthy July 31, 2024
Health alert issued for ready-to-eat meats illegally imported from the Philippines
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Health alert issued for ready-to-eat meats illegally imported from the Philippines

MANILA — Multiple ready-to-eat meat products were illegally imported from the Philippines, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a public health alert. The department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, or…
Posted by John McCarthy July 11, 2024
Government gets climate change assessment
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Government gets climate change assessment

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach participated Wednesday in an information session on climate change conducted at the UVI Innovation Center by UVI President Emerita…
Posted by John McCarthy June 14, 2024
SNAP and Section 8 Programs Spared For Now As Government Shutdown Averted
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SNAP and Section 8 Programs Spared For Now As Government Shutdown Averted

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open with little time to spare…
Posted by John McCarthy October 1, 2023

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