The broadband internet initiative will provide $700 million to rural and unserved communities. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the ReConnect Program, an initiative…
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USDA Provides Additional Support to Farm Loan Borrowers
The new assistance program aims to bolster agricultural businesses and overcome financial challenges. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans to offer additional financial support to…
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Forest Service Announces Grants to Address Wildfire Risks
Tribal communities, non-profit organizations, state forestry agencies, and Alaska Native Corporations are eligible for the infrastructure funding. The Department of Agriculture announced that the U.S. Forest Service is…
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USDA Partners with States to Address Anticompetition in Food Industry
The collaboration will create a framework to support competition in the marketplace. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a partnership with state attorneys general to address…
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USDA Funds Greenhouse Gas Tracking
Secretary Vilsack says the investment will “climate-smart” agriculture. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $300 million is being invested in improving the data collection process for greenhouse…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in Forestland Preservation
Secretary Vilsack says forests are “critical to the health of our planet.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $188 million, as part of President Biden’s Investing…
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USDA Invests in Equity for Farmers and Ranchers
Secretary Vilsack says the Increasing Land Access Program will ”keep agriculture thriving.“ The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the selection of 50 potential award projects to receive…
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USDA Invests in Future Rapid Response to Bird Flu
Prevention tactics supported after a recent outbreak caused a record number of deaths in poultry industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $502 million investment into…
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USDA Approves Lab-Grown Chicken Meat
FDA already authorized products as safe to consume. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has given the approval for a meat product grown directly…
Read MoreUSDA Launches Procurement Forecast to Boost Competition
The tool supports access to opportunities for small businesses to contract with the department. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new tool designed to assist…
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