The programs support economic development, workforce needs, and technology access in rural communities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development announced that applications are open for Rural Business…
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USDA APHIS Invests in the Prevention of Chronic Wasting Disease
Federal support will fund research, prevention, and response efforts involving wild and farmed cervids. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced funding…
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USDA Implements Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
President Trump signed the law in January that requires federal nutrition programs to offer whole and 2% milk. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the final…
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HUD and USDA Rescind Home-Building Energy Requirements on Federal Loans
The agencies cited cost and supply concerns in the rescission of the prior rule tying mortgage eligibility to 2021 building standards. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
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Anti-Fraud Task Force Reports 186K Dead People Receiving SNAP Benefits
The vice president discussed information received from USDA Secretary Rollins at a campaign event. Vice President JD Vance stated at a campaign stop in Iowa that thousands of…
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USDA Announces 2026 Grant Funding Through Specialty Crop Programs
New federal grants will support innovation, marketing, and production across U.S. specialty crop agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced more than $275 million in FY2026 funding…
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USDA Breaks Ground on Texas Sterile Fly Facility to Prevent New World Screwworm
Federal partnership expands domestic production capacity to protect U.S. cattle and livestock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held a…
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Administration Establishes USDA Office of Seafood
The office will help seafood producers, processors, and cultivators access agriculture programs and federal resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the creation of a new…
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USDA Finalizes Updated Environmental Review Rules
The changes streamline the review process while maintaining environmental considerations. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized revisions to its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations—consolidating multiple agency rules…
Read MoreUSDA and DOI Announce Expansion of Grazing Action Plan for Farmers and Ranchers
MOU outlines coordination, permitting changes, and data updates for ranching operations. The Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and the Interior (DOI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to coordinate…
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