The officials conduct a mission to deepen agricultural partnerships and increase market access. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg led a U.S. Department of…
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EPA Administrator Engages States and Communities on Energy and Environmental Projects
His visits highlight partnerships across Delaware, Washington, Arizona, and Idaho on farming, restoration, and clean energy initiatives. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin recently visited Delaware, Washington,…
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Fish Wholesaler Pleads Guilty to Multi-Year Price Fixing Scheme
The defendant coordinated phone calls with other wholesalers to manipulate fishermen’s pay. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a fish wholesaler based in Florida pleaded guilty to…
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USDA Launches Rural Veterinary Action Plan to Address Shortages
New initiatives are intended to recruit veterinarians, expand services in rural areas, and modernize USDA operations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced new measures to address…
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FDA and USDA Propose Regulation Change for Orange Juice
The goal is to benefit U.S. citrus growers and reduce the reliance on foreign oranges for juice production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and…
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USDA Invests $152 Million in 19 Iowa Development Projects
Secretary Rollins said, “If our farmers and ranchers do not have the tools and resources to continue to farm, then we cannot feed ourselves.“ The U.S. Department of…
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USDA to Relocate Half of Work Force to Farm States
The department reorganization is intended to return the agency to its core mission. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that it is relocating over half…
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DOJ Sues California over Animal Welfare Law Potentially Affecting Egg Prices
Farm advocacy group requests investigation into potential price fixing by major egg producers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit this month against the state of California…
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USDA Secretary Says “No Amnesty” for Immigrant Farm Workers
She says machines and Medicaid enrollees could replace immigrants as deportations continue. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that there would be “no amnesty” for immigrants working on American…
Read MoreUSDA Recalls 15,000 Pounds of Beef Jerky Products
The agency says products did not disclose the inclusion of anchovies in allergen information. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled over 15,000 pounds of jerky produced by Utah-based…
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