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Officials talked about the ongoing investigation into the case of a cow that had tested positive for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, more commonly known as mad cow disease. Among the speci…

Officials talked about ongoing efforts to trace the history of a cow that had tested positive for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, more commonly known as mad cow disease. They also discusse…

Secretary Veneman announced new regulations to prevent the spread of mad cow disease and ensure a safe food supply. Following her remarks she answered questions from reporters. She was follo…

Officials spoke to reporters about the proposed budget for the Department of Agriculture. Among the components of the budget were programs for farm subsidies, food stamps, food inspection, a…

Administration officials talked with reporters about a new council created to oversee food safety, a task that had been shared by several federal agencies. The council was created by an exec…

Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman held a news conference to announce proposed legislation that would enable his department to improve the safety of meat and poultry concerning food-borne il…

Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman announced the closing of a Nebraska food plant, Hudson Foods, that produced possibly contaminated hamburger. Hudson Foods was also recalling an estimated 2…

Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman held a meeting with sub-Cabinet officers and top management staff concerning a report with 92 recommendations on how the Department of Agriculture can trea…

Secretary Glickman announced the appointment of the new chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Mr. Dombeck, former acting director of land management in the Interior Department, also spoke briefl…

Secretary Mike Espy announced his resignation effective December 31. The former Mississippi congressman has been under investigation for allegedly accepting illegal gifts. A court appointed …