Bipartisan proposal seeks to reduce regulations for certain eggs. Representatives Dusty Johnson of South Dakota, Josh Riley of New York, Pat Harrigan of North Carolina, and Kristen McDonald…
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Representative Raul Grijalva Dies After Battle with Cancer
The 77-year-old congressman represented Arizona’s 7th congressional district. U.S. Representative Raul Grijalva passed away on Thursday after a long battle with lung cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer…
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HHS Reevaluates Human Bird Flu Vaccine Contract with Moderna
The agency is considering rescinding the $590 million contract awarded by President Biden’s administration. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed that it is reevaluating a…
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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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USDA Expands National Milk Testing Strategy to Monitor H5N1 in Herds
Six more states joined the initiative, which now covers two-thirds of U.S. dairy herds. The Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) added six…
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EPA Reports Potential Risks of “Forever Chemicals” in Farm Lands
Officials are concerned that food produced on contaminated land may pose human health risks. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft report last week reviewing the risks…
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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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USDA Launches National Milk Testing to Address H5N1 in Dairy Cattle
The testing is intended to enhance biosecurity, safeguard public health, and support dairy farmers amid bird flu outbreak. The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service…
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40 states receive funding through the Rural Energy for America Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has distributed the 2024 awards from the Rural Energy for America…
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USDA and Reinvestment Fund Invest in Healthy Food Access
The initiative supports early-stage food retail projects to strengthen local access to affordable, nutritious foods. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the Reinvestment Fund, is…
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