A former USDA employee was key to accessing and registering false codes at EBT terminals. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged six individuals with running a fraud…
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Dr. Michael Watson, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Dr. Michael Watson, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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USDA and Interior Coordinate on Wildfire Preparedness
The departments issued a joint memo outlining strategies for rapid, unified wildfire responses during peak season. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed a…
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USDA Issues Safe Grilling Guidelines for Summer Cookouts
The agency highlights steps for food safety to avoid foodborne illness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released food safety guidelines for…
Read MoreUSDA to Require Full State Data Sharing for SNAP Oversight
Secretary Rollins says her department is focused on “appropriate and lawful participation.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recently announced new requirements for…
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USDA Secretary Heads Trade Delegation to UK
She will discuss agricultural trade with British officials after President Trump announced an agreement with the UK. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is heading a trade delegation to…
Read MoreUSDA Launches Portal for Farmers Who Experienced Lawfare
Secretary Rollins announces the new resource after dropping trespassing charges against South Dakota farmers. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the launch of an online portal last week…
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USDA Commends Dairy Industry for Removing Artificial Colors from School Lunch Program
The changes will be effective for the 2026-2027 school year. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins commended the International Dairy Foods Association on its voluntary commitment to remove artificial…
Read MoreUSDA Strengthens SNAP Eligibility Verification
New guidance directs states to enhance identity and immigration checks in response to Executive Order on benefit eligibility. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins directed Acting Deputy Under Secretary for…
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USDA Withdraws Proposed Rule on Salmonella in Poultry
The regulation creating new safety standards for raw chicken and turkey will be reviewed. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service FSIS has withdrawn a…
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