Federal departments propose rulemaking to clarify religious rights. Nine federal agencies proposed a new rule to restore religious liberty protections for those who use social services. The proposition…
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New USDA Under Secretary Sworn In
Secretary Vilsack celebrates army veteran poised to support the department’s mission to producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has sworn in Alexis Taylor as the new Under…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in Sustainable Bioproduct Manufacturing
The pilot program distributes $9.5 to three awardees The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that they are investing $9.5 million into domestic bioproduct manufacturing in the United…
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USDA Begins to Track COVID-19 in Animals
Scientists seek to prevent the possible spread of the virus. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested $300 million into research to track COVID-19 transmission through animals.…
Read MoreNew Members Appointed to USDA/1890 Task Force
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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