The department seeks to reduce the threat of the New World Screwworm for livestock. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the investment of $25 million…
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USDA Secretary Reports Progress Against New World Screwworm
An Arizona border cattle port is set to reopen in August, indicating progress in mitigating the spread of the New World Screwworm parasite in Mexico. The U.S. Department…
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USDA Announces Interstate Shipping Program for Rural Small Businesses
Georgia is the eleventh state to join the program, which will allow greater access to the domestic market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the state of…
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Federal Agencies Partner to Protect Consumers from Food Contaminants
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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Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture
Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture
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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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