Foreign Agricultural Service continues support for McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will…
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Senate Confirms Brooke Rollins as USDA Secretary
She expressed support for the president’s border security and deportation agenda. The Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on…
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USDA Offers D-SNAP Assistance to California Wildfire Victims
Over 80,000 households in 28 zip codes are eligible. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that residents of Los Angeles County are eligible to participate in its…
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USDA Releases Food Safety Guidelines for Super Bowl
Keeping food above or below “danger zone” temperatures will avoid foodborne illness. U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released guidelines to keep Super…
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President Appoints Leaders to Advance Forest Management and Conservation
The roles will address wildfire prevention and natural resource stewardship. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced two appointments by President Trump to prioritize forest management, wildfire…
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Federal Agencies Hold Agriculture Recovery Fairs in North Carolina
Agency officials seek to support the recovery from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that, in a joint effort with the Departments of Agriculture…
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President Trump Fires 17 Agency Inspectors General
The move is at odds with a 2022 law that requires a 30-day notice before these presidential appointees are removed. On Friday night, President Donald Trump removed the…
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USDA Invests $180M to Expand Clean Energy and Biofuel Access
New projects are intended to support rural economies, reduce energy costs, and strengthen energy independence. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently allocated nearly $180 million to support…
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Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture
Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture
Read MorePresident’s Administration Proposes Protections for Nevada Ruby Mountains
Secretary Vilsack begins the process for a 20-year withdrawal of area from mining leases. President Biden’s administration has proposed withdrawing Nevada’s Ruby Mountains from federal mining leases for…
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