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,…
Read MoreUSDA 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…
Read MoreAdministration Strike Force on Unfair Pricing Holds Public Meeting
FTC and DOJ partner in discussions on enforcement actions to reduce prices for Americans. The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice held and co-hosted an inaugural…
Read MoreUSDA 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…
Read MoreUSDA Invests $90 Million into Conservation Innovation Projects
The department has selected 53 projects to develop new tools to aid private land conservation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 53 conservation innovations projects have been selected…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in Nationwide Nutrition Hub Expansion
New outlets are intended to improve food security and address diet-related diseases in underserved communities. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $4.5 million investment…
Read MoreColorado Reports Fourth Human Case of Bird Flu
A dairy farm employee contracted unusual pink eye and cough During the week, Colorado officials confirmed that another dairy farm worker has tested positive for avian flu. The…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in Rural Clean Energy
Projects funded under the Inflation Reduction Act seek to lower energy costs, expand renewable energy, and create jobs. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a partnership…
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