USDA Quietly Rewrites Food Rules — Experts Warn Prices and Safety Could Shift Fast

A series of under-the-radar changes at USDA, in federal nutrition programs, and in farm policy may impact food safety, grocery costs, and support for small farmers across the country.

Quiet changes in U.S. food and agriculture policy this year are affecting families, farmers, and food programs nationwide, but most of the developments have received little national attention. Federal agencies and state governments have made several administrative adjustments involving food safety rules, nutrition assistance, and farm support, and exper…