The circuit court ruled that the case belongs in Federal Claims Court, so the district judge has no jurisdiction. The Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently found…
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USDA 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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President Trump Extends National Energy Emergency Declaration
He stated, “The circumstances related to this emergency continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.”…
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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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President Announces Funding for Farm Subsidies
USDA secretary says the bridge funding “is absolutely necessary based on where we are right now.” President Donald Trump announced subsidies for farmers on Monday who are struggling…
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USDA Announces Produce Purchase for Food Banks and Nutrition Programs
Fresh oranges, grapefruits, and mandarins to be distributed to food banks. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to purchase $30…
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USDA Launches Stage Two of Crop Disaster Assistance for Farmers
The Farm Service Agency will begin accepting Stage Two applications on Monday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is accepting applications as of November 24…
Read MoreDepartment of Energy Approves Loan for Fertilizer Plant in Indiana
The $1.5 billion project is expected to boost domestic fertilizer supply and revitalize an idled coal-gasification site. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the Department of Energy’s…
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USDA Opens Farm to School Grant Applications
State and local agencies can apply for funding before December 5. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invested up to $18 million into the 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm…
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