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…
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USDA 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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Forest Service Headquarters Moving to Salt Lake City
The restructuring plan for the USDA Forest Service is underway. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced that its headquarters will be moved to Salt Lake…
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USDA Promotes “Product of USA” Label Awareness Campaign
Voluntary standard limits label to meat, poultry, and egg products sourced and processed in the U.S. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins announced a national awareness campaign…
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EPA Updates Renewable Fuel Standard for 2026 and 2027
The finalized rule increases the use of homegrown biofuels. President Donald Trump announced the updated Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2“ final rule at the White House Great American…
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Forest Service Finalizes Arizona Land Exchange for Resolution Copper Project
The decision follows a court ruling and congressional mandate, allowing transfer for a proposed underground mine near Superior. The U.S. Forest Service finalized the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange…
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USDA Announces Grant Funding Connecting Farmers to Local Markets
The program funding supports farmers’ markets, regional food systems, and direct producer-to-consumer sales The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced more than $26.8 million in grant funding through…
Read MoreUSDA Issues Final Livestock Disaster Relief Payments
The payments address losses experienced in the 2023–2024 floods and wildfires. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently announced that the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA)…
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USDA Launches Reporting Portal for Foreign-Owned Agricultural Land Transactions
AFIDA Act requires the reporting of the expansive foreign agricultural land holdings in the U.S. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of an online reporting…
Read MoreUSDA Opens Applications for 1890 National Scholars Program
The initiative supports students pursuing agriculture-related careers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program, which provides scholarships and internships for…
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