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Bird flu confirmed in rats for first time, USDA reports
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Bird flu confirmed in rats for first time, USDA reports

WASHINGTON (CBS) — Bird flu has been detected in rats for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed Wednesday.  Four black rats were…
Posted by John McCarthy February 20, 2025
USDA says it is trying to rehire bird flu experts the agency accidentally fired
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USDA says it is trying to rehire bird flu experts the agency accidentally fired

WASHINGTON (CBS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it is trying to rehire bird flu experts that the agency accidentally fired as part of its efforts to cut costs…
Posted by John McCarthy February 19, 2025
Trump wants to end food stamps for the U.S. Virgin Islands, Plaskett warns
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Trump wants to end food stamps for the U.S. Virgin Islands, Plaskett warns

FREDERIKSTED — Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett used the opening of the Agriculture and Food Fair in Estate Lower Love on Saturday to issue a stern warning to residents of…
Posted by John McCarthy February 17, 2025
Man who only ate cheese, beef and sticks of butter for 8 months suffers shocking side effect
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Man who only ate cheese, beef and sticks of butter for 8 months suffers shocking side effect

Carnivore no more? A Florida man in his mid-40s on a meat, fat, and dairy-heavy diet arrived at a Tampa hospital with ooze emanating from yellowish nodes on the palms…
Posted by John McCarthy January 28, 2025
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

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