The year-long investigative report shows insurance brokers received more than a third of the federal program benefits. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report this week showing…
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Federal Agencies Announce Food Waste Strategy at COP28 Summit
Collaborative agency effort is intended to build resilient food systems. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) jointly announced…
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USDA and SBA Strengthen Partnership to Grow Rural Economy
Their investments will include expanding marketing assistance and technical opportunities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the increase in the…
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USDA Invests in Training for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
45 organizations receive funding, including veteran-specific programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it has distributed $27.9 million to 45 organizations that teach and train…
Read MoreEconomic Research Service Releases 2023 Rural America Report
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 Invests in Nutrition Incentive Program
Funding advances access to fresh produce for underserved communities across the nation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $52 million investment set to support dietary…
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DOJ Files Antitrust Suit Against Poultry Processor
The department alleges the company charged farmers penalty fees for switching processors. The Department of Justice partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to file a lawsuit…
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House and Senate Pass Government Funding Resolution
The legislation was spearheaded by Speaker Johnson, avoiding a government shutdown or a Christmas omnibus. The Senate passed the continuing resolution on Wednesday which avoids both a government…
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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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