Department distributes the fifth round of ReConnect funding for rural homes and businesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $173 million in funding to provide high-speed internet…
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USDA Invests in Scholarships for Future Agricultural Leaders
The funding will boost food and agricultural careers through scholarships at historically Black universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19.2 million investment to support…
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USDA Releases Recommendations for Supporting U.S. Forests
Officials outline climate change, workforce shortage, and hurdles in communication as key issues. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a joint report outlining ways to support and…
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USDA Awards $35 Million for Independent Meat Processors’ Expansion
The funding will construct new facilities, create 1,200 new jobs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $35 million to expand the processing capacity of 15 independent…
Read MoreUSDA Distributes $7.3 Billion for 16 Rural Clean Energy Companies
Secretary Vilsack says the investment will connect solar, hydro, and wind power to 5 million rural homes. Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
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USDA and Education Department Hold Rally on School Meals
Secretaries highlight healthy nutrition, local food initiatives, and new standards for student success. The U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Education recently hosted a virtual pep rally to…
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USDA Reports 18 Million Households Face Hunger and Food Insecurity
Secretary Vilsack responds to highest numbers in a decade. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its annual food security report, which showed that 18 million households,…
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USDA Provides $99 Million to Biofuel Producers
The department continues investing in developing agricultural and economic sector The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 160 biofuel projects in 26 states will be receiving a total…
Read MoreUSDA Offers D-SNAP for New Mexico Residents Affected by Natural Disasters
People in affected counties may be eligible who do not normally qualify for assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that low-income residents in parts of…
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USDA Announces Funding to Preserve Private Lands
$190 million in grants support landowners’ partnership with governments on forest preservation. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced that $190 million has been made available for private…
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