The department seeks to protect the species through research and education. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is highlighting National Pollinator Week to bring awareness to the role that…
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USDA Proposes Fairer Compensation for Chicken Farm Contractors
The agency seeks to change the “tournament system” style of wages imposed by processing companies. This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed a new rule for…
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USDA Invests in Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack announces grants totaling $83 million to independent U.S. business owners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $83 million investment in domestic fertilizer production in…
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USDA Secretary Announces Funding for Youth Development Nonprofit
He highlighted efforts to support urban producers, create new markets, and strengthen local food systems. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently visited a nonprofit in Columbus, Georgia, that is…
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CDC Confirms Second Human Case of Bird Flu
Another dairy worker contracts H5N1, this time in Michigan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that a second person has been infected with a rare…
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Florida Law on Transporting Migrants
The pause will allow a farmworker association lawsuit to be resolved first. This week, District Judge Roy Altman temporarily blocked a Florida law that imposes criminal penalties against…
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USDA Expands Programs for Farms Transitioning to Organic
$10 million added to 2024 organic farming grant programs. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an additional $10 million has been added to programs expanding organic food and…
Read MoreUSDA Increases Efforts to Reduce the Impact and Spread of H5N1
The department is offering a variety of compensations and reimbursements for lost milk production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced assistance to improve on-site biosecurity for producers who…
Read MoreUSDA Agency Updates Product Threshold for Salmonella Contamination
The measure is intended to prevent illness and support food safety in the poultry supply chain. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)…
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USDA and USAID Launch Initiative for Global Food Aid
Collaborative effort addresses global hunger crisis, focusing on 18 vulnerable countries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are deploying $1…
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