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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DHS Secretary Extends Haitian Temporary Protected Status
Deteriorating conditions in Haiti prompt 18-month extension for migrants. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) provided to Haitian nationals living…
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USDA 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 Recognizes Pollinator Week
The department seeks to protect the species through research and education. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is highlighting National Pollinator Week to bring awareness to the role that…
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USDA Distributes $42 Million for Tribal Food Management
The funding will support Indigenous animal harvesting, school meal programs, and agriculture Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a number of actions to support Tribal food sovereignty, awarding…
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U.S. Resumes Air Drops of Aid into Gaza
CENTCOM deputy commander said deliveries had been “suspended due to the kinetic operations happening in the north.” The Department of Defense announced that over 10 metric tons of…
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Defense Department Announces Completion of Repairs to Humanitarian Aid Pier
The temporary pier was damaged after high sea weather last month. U.S. troops completed repairs to the temporary pier installed in Gaza on Friday, saying that they would…
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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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FDA Recalls Cucumbers from 14 States for Salmonella
The agency directs consumers to destroy bulk whole cucumbers from Fresh Start Produce. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled whole cucumbers shipped by Fresh Start Produce Sales,…
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DOI Announces Investment in Water Reuse Projects
Four projects in California and Utah aim to bolster water reliability. The Department of the Interior distributed $179 million to four projects dedicated to developing large-scale water reuse…
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