Seeks to USDA strengthen the food supply chain and support local farmers. The USDA announced the development of the Delta Regional Food Business Center, intended to strengthen the…
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USDA Opens Grants for Organic Market Development
Secretary Vilsack announces competitive grants with up to $75 million available. Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new grant…
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USDA Regional Food Business Center Finalists Announced
Agriculture Department investing $420 million to strengthen food supply chain infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that its $420 million Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI)…
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USDA Provides Assistance to Help Farmers in Financial Risk
Funding provided through the Inflation Reduction Act. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is providing an additional $130 million to eligible, farm-loan-program borrowers who are…
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Clean Water Rule
Questions administration’s interpretation of the Clean Water Act. District Court Judge Daniel Hovland ordered President Biden’s administration to temporarily suspend a specific implementation of the Clean Water Act…
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House Votes to Overturn Clean Water Rule
Representatives say the rule was government overreach. President Biden’s administration had issued a “Water of the United States” (WOTUS) rule relating to “navigable waters” under the Clean Water…
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Secretary Vilsack Advocates for Small Farming
He speaks with an advocacy group about rising land monopolization. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke to members of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on Monday, speaking to…
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Business Groups Sue EPA for New “Ephemeral Streams” Ruling
The EPA’s effort to find middle ground on regulations is drawing criticism. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) are leading a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
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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 Announces $285 Million for Rural Critical Infrastructure
The investment will lower energy costs and expand clean energy resources. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the investment of $285 million for rural critical infrastructure. The U.S.…
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