Strengthens the connection between department and land-grant universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of new members to the USDA/1890 Task Force this month. This…
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USDA and Social Security Partner to Strengthen SNAP
The agencies are increasing the cooperation between income assistance and food assistance. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has shared the updated memorandum of understanding between the Supplemental Security…
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Energy Department to Fund Solar Research Projects
$8 million will go into six research projects set to study agrivoltaics. The Department of Energy announced last week that it would be providing six agrivoltaic research projects…
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Proposed Bill Would Protect Agricultural Land
Foreign adversaries buying U.S. land poses a “national security threat.” Representatives Elise Stefanik of New York and Rick Crawford of Arkansas introduced legislation this week to address the…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Permanent Tribal Committee
Secretary Vilsack comments on the partnership to integrate indigenous views. The 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit took place this past week in Washington, D.C., after which the…
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Congress Urged to Avert Rail Strike
President Biden adds his call for Congress to intervene after 400 organizations sent a letter. The railroad labor negotiation standoff that began in August has had its agreement…
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USDA Announces Funding for Farmer and Rancher Training
$24 million in funding spread across 45 organizations and institutions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that $24 million will be invested in 45 training institutions…
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USDA Launches Wildfire Prevention Project Map
The new interactive map shows progress across eight western states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new interactive map this month that shows where the Forest…
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USDA to Hold 3rd Urban Agriculture Meeting
The federal advisory committee will discuss production policies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will virtually host the third public meeting for urban agriculture on November 29. The…
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USDA Invests in School and Food Industry Partnerships
$50 million to be distributed by up to four non-governmental organizations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new initiative this month intended to create partnerships between…
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