USDA received over 350 applications for the first rounds of the grant program. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced this month that $29 million in funding will be added…
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Agriculture Department Recalls Meat Product Sold to Schools
“White-like metal” found in the meat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a recall for between 90,624 to 196,019 pounds of ready-to-eat meat after the Food Safety Inspection…
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USDA Announces Funding for Compost and Food Waste Reduction
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is overseeing the program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making $9.5 million available for pilot projects that develop and test strategies for…
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USDA Issues Equity in Farming Plan
The deputy secretary said, they want a systemic change. A commission on equity established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD) provides 32 recommendations intended to advance “equity”…
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USDA Announces Funding for Native Seeds and Forest Nurseries
Aid will support reforestation efforts throughout the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has invested nearly $10 million to support its partnerships with forest nurseries and native seed…
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USDA’s Highest Employee Honor Awarded
40 winners were nominated by fellow employees for Secretary Honor Awards. Secretary Tom Vilsack recently presented 40 employee teams at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with the…
Read MoreUSDA Appoints Key Senior Staff Positions
New officials will begin leading department offices in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the new leaders who will be joining their offices in Washington,…
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SNAP Program Ending for Millions
Pandemic-era food assistance already stopped in some states. More than 41 million Americans receive benefits through the nation’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. Next…
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Secretary Vilsack Outlines Proposed School Meal Standards
Highlights include reducing sugars and increasing whole grains. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced updates to nutrition standards for school meal programs. The proposed updates intend to…
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Contraband Eggs Piling Up at Southern Border
Federal law prohibits their import from Mexico. Egg prices continue to rise, and Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island has called for a congressional investigation as to why…
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