She also said that solar panels manufactured by foreign adversaries will not be used in USDA projects. Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
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Interior Department Completes Environmental Review of Coal Project
The Utah project is the first expedited coal lease under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Department of the Interior announced earlier this month that the Bureau…
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FDA and USDA Propose Regulation Change for Orange Juice
The goal is to benefit U.S. citrus growers and reduce the reliance on foreign oranges for juice production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and…
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USDA Invests $152 Million in 19 Iowa Development Projects
Secretary Rollins said, “If our farmers and ranchers do not have the tools and resources to continue to farm, then we cannot feed ourselves.“ The U.S. Department of…
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USDA to Purchase $230 Million in U.S.-Grown Foods for Nutrition Aid
The program is intended to support American farmers and boost food access through Section 32. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to purchase up to $230…
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Senate Passes First of Nine Spending Packages Before Recess
Casts 87-9 vote on usually uncontroversial Legislative Branch Bill On Friday, the Senate managed to pass one of nine 2026 spending packages before heading to their local offices…
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Federal Agencies Move to Define Ultra-Processed Foods
HHS and USDA launch joint initiative to address chronic disease by standardizing food labeling and improving consumer transparency. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and…
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USDA Awards $80M to Boost Wood Innovation and Forest Management
New federal grants plan to strengthen rural economies, reduce wildfire risks, and support domestic wood production The U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture (USDA), is distributing…
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USDA to Relocate Half of Work Force to Farm States
The department reorganization is intended to return the agency to its core mission. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that it is relocating over half…
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DOJ Sues California over Animal Welfare Law Potentially Affecting Egg Prices
Farm advocacy group requests investigation into potential price fixing by major egg producers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit this month against the state of California…
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