The amendment to the standard of identity for orange juice will help U.S. producers. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced a final rule…
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Interior Secretary Returns Grizzly Bear Management to States
States will have increased flexibility to balance conservation efforts and safety concerns for farmers and residents. The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) proposed a revised policy regarding…
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U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Brazil
The U.S. Trade Representative stated that Brazil’s trade practices “burden or restrict the commerce of American farmers, workers, innovators, and exporters.” U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced…
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EPA Announces Challenge to Reduce Chemicals in Farming and Food Production
The department seeks to replace chemical harvesting techniques. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a nationwide innovation challenge to explore cost-saving alternatives for crop desiccation. A common practice…
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USDA Partners with SBA to Shield Agricultural Producers from Regulations
The effort provides assistance to farmers, ranchers, and small businesses for redress and to ensure fair enforcement of regulations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a partnership…
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President Trump Discusses Iranian Agreement Details and U.S. Actions
He says the agreement requires Iran to submit to nuclear inspections and to purchase U.S. agricultural products to feed the Iranian people. President Donald Trump outlined that the…
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USDA and HHS Secretaries Announce New NIH Office to Address Animal Testing
A large test animal breeding farm is freeing the remainder of its dogs. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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USDA Breaks Ground on Texas Sterile Fly Facility to Prevent New World Screwworm
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…
Read MoreUSDA 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…
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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…
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