Attempted bribe at nutrition trial: Following the delivery of $120,000 in cash to the home of a juror, U.S. district judge Nancy Brasel ordered the arrest of all seven “Feeding Our Future” defendants accused of stealing $41 million from a program to feed children during the pandemic. (Sahan Journal)
H5N1 in 82 herds: The H5N1 bird flu virus was confirmed in two more dairy herds, one each in Texas and Idaho, raising the U.S. total to 82 herds in nine states. (USDA)
Legalizing raw milk: Commercial sale of raw milk is legal in California, and legislation is moving in three states — Iowa, Louisiana, and Delaware — to legalize sale of raw milk within state borders, notwithstanding public health concerns about consuming unpasteurized milk. (Los Angeles Times)
$2.8 billion for public lands: The Interior and Agriculture departments jointly proposed spending $2.8 billion in fiscal 2025 for overdue maintenance of facilities and infrastructure on public lands including national parks and forests, and for land acquisition. (Interior)