USDA Secretary responds to increase in rural population The USDA’s Economic Research Service recently released the 2023 Rural America at a Glance Report, which examines the annual rural…
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Federal Agencies Unite to Address Wildfires
Interior, EPA, Agriculture, and CDC join forces in a collaborative two-year effort. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, EPA Administrator Michael Regan, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and CDC…
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USDA Finds WIC Program Underutilized
Agency looking to Congress for support in closing the nutritional gap. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service recently released a study showing that, despite the…
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USDA’s Equity Commission Holds Sixth Public Meeting
The deputy secretary commends the commission’s work. At its sixth public meeting, the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) independent Equity Commission recently discussed the progress being made toward the…
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USDA Announces Grants for Forestry and Wood Sector Development
The department is accepting project proposals strengthening links between stages of production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened applications for $50 million in grants dedicated to…
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USDA Announces Advancement of Agricultural Carbon Markets
The report identifies challenges and solutions to pave the way for sustainable climate action in farming and forestry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a report,…
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USDA Updates Organic Chicken Pasture Protocol
The department requires organic chickens to have access to outdoor pastures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently finalized an update to organic chicken regulations, requiring all organic…
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USDA Supports Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack highlights progress under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced progress in enhancing domestic fertilizer production and supporting American farmers…
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USDA Seeks to Reduce Food Waste and Strengthen Local Food Systems
American Rescue Plan funding expands efforts to reduce food loss and promote community resilience. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $25 million investment to address…
Read MoreUSDA Approves D-SNAP for Hawaii’s Disaster Areas
Secretary Vilsack estimates that 16,000 households may be eligible. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that residents affected by the wildfires that occurred in Hawaii last month may…
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