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President Donald Trump makes his way to board Air Force One before departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on January 14th, 2019.

Economics

The Trump Administration Promised to Help Farmers. These Chicken Farmers Say It Has Not Delivered.

Many farmers thought that President Donald Trump would be better for their livelihoods than his predecessor, but now they say things have only gotten worse.

Isaac Arnsdorf

Economics

Why a Ban on Unnecessary Antibiotics on Farms Wouldn’t Really Raise Meat Prices

A look at some of the numbers behind a ban that consumer groups have long lobbied for.

Francie Diep

Economics

Three Ways Bacteria and Viruses Affect Society and the Economy

The littlest things can exact big prices.

Francie Diep

Social Justice

Why Do We Sexualize Chicken?

Carol J. Adams argues that dressing up food distracts us from ethical issues.

Lisa Wade

Economics

Not Playing Chicken

AVMA president responds in the debate on the use of extra-label antibiotics in poultry.

Miller-McCune Readers

Social Justice

Playing Chicken With Antibiotic Resistance

The FDA bans injecting chicken eggs with antibiotics as a human health threat but backs down when industry groups — known collectively as 'Big Chicken' — squawk.

Paul Webster