Federal partnership expands domestic production capacity to protect U.S. cattle and livestock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held a…
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USDA Launches Proving Ground Network for AgTech
NPG-Ag described as a “coordinated national research network” for farmers and ranchers. The Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins has announced…
Read MoreUSDA and DOI Announce Expansion of Grazing Action Plan for Farmers and Ranchers
MOU outlines coordination, permitting changes, and data updates for ranching operations. The Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and the Interior (DOI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to coordinate…
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USDA Promotes “Product of USA” Label Awareness Campaign
Voluntary standard limits label to meat, poultry, and egg products sourced and processed in the U.S. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins announced a national awareness campaign…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Grant Funding Connecting Farmers to Local Markets
The program funding supports farmers’ markets, regional food systems, and direct producer-to-consumer sales The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced more than $26.8 million in grant funding through…
Read MoreUSDA Issues Final Livestock Disaster Relief Payments
The payments address losses experienced in the 2023–2024 floods and wildfires. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently announced that the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA)…
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USDA Launches Reporting Portal for Foreign-Owned Agricultural Land Transactions
AFIDA Act requires the reporting of the expansive foreign agricultural land holdings in the U.S. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of an online reporting…
Read MoreUSDA Opens Applications for 1890 National Scholars Program
The initiative supports students pursuing agriculture-related careers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program, which provides scholarships and internships for…
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HHS and USDA Secretaries Announce Major Reset of American Dietary Guidelines
The new dietary guidelines are expected to help Americans prioritize their health and lower health care prices. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture…
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USDA Raises Constitutional Concerns Over California Land Equity Proposal
Federal officials question whether proposed land-transfer policies comply with equal-protection standards. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom outlining constitutional concerns with a…
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