Though the public risk is low, the agency seeks to prevent the mutation of new strains. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this week that…
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USDA Invests $90 Million into Conservation Innovation Projects
The department has selected 53 projects to develop new tools to aid private land conservation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 53 conservation innovations projects have been selected…
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DHS Outlines Role in Bird Flu Outbreak Management
The agency says that ICE is helping response efforts while not enforcing immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a statement outlining how it is…
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USDA Updates Reporting Method for Meatpacking Antitrust Complaints
This is the fourth rule introduced this year to reduce meatpacking consolidation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed a new rule clarifying how to file complaints…
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USDA Seeks Input on Climate-Smart Feedstock Crop Farming
The agency is looking to establish standards for biofuel feedstock growth practices to reduce emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has requested information from the public regarding…
Read MoreUSDA Opens Applications for Bird Flu Dairy Herd Losses
The agency offers to cover a portion of financial losses for cow infection isolation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that it is opening applications…
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USDA Proposes Fairer Compensation for Chicken Farm Contractors
The agency seeks to change the “tournament system” style of wages imposed by processing companies. This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed a new rule for…
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USDA Seeking Public Input on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program
Secretary Vilsack announced new technical assistance for farmers and landowners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has requested public input to shape the development of a new program…
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USDA Invests in Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack announces grants totaling $83 million to independent U.S. business owners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $83 million investment in domestic fertilizer production in…
Read MoreCDC Confirms Second Human Case of Bird Flu
Another dairy worker contracts H5N1, this time in Michigan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that a second person has been infected with a rare…
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