Federal officials question whether proposed land-transfer policies comply with equal-protection standards. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom outlining constitutional concerns with a…
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House Bill Seeks to Prevent SNAP Fraud and Theft
The legislation responds to USDA reports of duplicate, outdated, and stolen SNAP benefits. Representative Nancy Mace recently introduced the Food Assistance Integrity and Responsibility (FAIR) Act would require…
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President Announces Funding for Farm Subsidies
USDA secretary says the bridge funding “is absolutely necessary based on where we are right now.” President Donald Trump announced subsidies for farmers on Monday who are struggling…
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USDA Announces Produce Purchase for Food Banks and Nutrition Programs
Fresh oranges, grapefruits, and mandarins to be distributed to food banks. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to purchase $30…
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USDA Launches Website to Centralize New World Screwworm Information
New federal portal centralizes information and updates on efforts to protect livestock and public health The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently introduced a new federal website…
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USDA Launches Stage Two of Crop Disaster Assistance for Farmers
The Farm Service Agency will begin accepting Stage Two applications on Monday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is accepting applications as of November 24…
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Secretary Rollins announces that everyone receiving nutrition assistance must reapply. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will have to reapply…
Read MoreFederal Officials Announce Actions to Strengthen U.S. Beef Industry
USDA and partner agencies create measures to stabilize markets, support ranchers, and safeguard food security. Federal officials recently introduced coordinated actions to support the U.S. beef industry and…
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USDA Opens Farm to School Grant Applications
State and local agencies can apply for funding before December 5. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invested up to $18 million into the 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm…
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USDA Invests $8 Million in Wildfire Prevention Projects
The Forest Health Resilience Projects will support more timber production over a three-year period. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invested an additional $8 million into the Joint…
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