The USDA will focus on the distribution of heavy metals in consumables and monitor regulations on sausage, poultry, and more. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Health…
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Forest Service Issues Decision on Critical Mineral Project
The project will create an estimated 900 jobs in Arizona to support the development of zinc and manganese mining operations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service…
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USDA Partners with SBA to Shield Agricultural Producers from Regulations
The effort provides assistance to farmers, ranchers, and small businesses for redress and to ensure fair enforcement of regulations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a partnership…
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Justice Department Sues States Refusing to Submit SNAP Data to USDA
Federal officials seek an injunction to require state agencies to provide five years’ worth of documentation. The Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota…
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Governors Declare States of Emergency in Colorado-Utah Border Wildfire
Three firefighters were killed, and two were injured in the fires over the weekend. Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Colorado Governor Jared Polis have each declared an emergency…
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USDA and HHS Secretaries Announce New NIH Office to Address Animal Testing
A large test animal breeding farm is freeing the remainder of its dogs. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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USDA Opens Applications for Rural Business and Telemedicine Grants
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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