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Diesel costs for US farmers are double last year’s level, pressuring food transport and retail.
The share of Canada’s vegetable imports from the U.S. fell to 62.6% in July, the latest government data showed, from 69% in the same month of 2023.
Short-term plan cuts water supplies in three states by about 21% in 2027 and 2028, and the plan allows for much deeper cuts after 2028, raising the risk of legal challenges.
The Canadian measures target steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper and electronics and start Sept. 8.
Experts say two foodborne illness outbreaks linked to fresh produce have exposed a weakness at the heart of North America’s food system.
The company says it has recalled select items from its produce and prepared food sections that contain jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors due to potential salmonella contamination.
The agency says the investigation into the cyclospora outbreak is ongoing as it issues safety guidance for processors of products such as chopped lettuce and fruit salads.
Recall covers prepared foods with jalapeños imported by Coast Citrus Distributors and sold across about 20 states.
U.S. inspection halt may have followed violence after alleged cartel leader’s arrest, official says, while inspections were also paused in 2022 and 2024 after security incidents.
The USDA plans to move more than 2,500 employees from Washington under reorganization while union surveys show few employees will relocate.