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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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,…
Read MoreUSDA 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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