The goal is to prepare young people for careers in agriculture in the federal sector. Secretary Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) signed a Memorandum…
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Senator Responds to GAO Report on USDA Crop Insurance
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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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…
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Economic 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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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…
Read MoreUSDA’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 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…
Read MoreUSDA Makes Grants Available to Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters
The funding will boost training, outreach, and technical assistance for underserved and veteran owners and operators across 27 states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a total of…
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Group of Representatives Opposed to EATS Act for Farm Bill
They say that the proposed legislation is federal overreach and would overrule multiple state laws regulating food safety. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania and and…
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