The agency said the system seeks to help farmers control weeds while protecting agricultural workers, consumers, and the environment. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced…
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USDA Invests $25 Million in Sterile Fly Facility in Arizona
The department seeks to reduce the threat of the New World Screwworm for livestock. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the investment of $25 million…
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USDA Secretary Reports Progress Against New World Screwworm
An Arizona border cattle port is set to reopen in August, indicating progress in mitigating the spread of the New World Screwworm parasite in Mexico. The U.S. Department…
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USDA Announces Interstate Shipping Program for Rural Small Businesses
Georgia is the eleventh state to join the program, which will allow greater access to the domestic market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the state of…
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HHS Issues Update to U.S. Orange Juice Regulation
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…
Read MoreEPA 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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