17 projects address unique challenges facing U.S. produce. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the distribution of $121 million to support research for specialty crops and agriculture…
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USDA 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…
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DHS Outlines Role in Bird Flu Outbreak Management
The agency says that ICE is helping response efforts while not enforcing immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a statement outlining how it is…
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USDA Seeks Input on Climate-Smart Feedstock Crop Farming
The agency is looking to establish standards for biofuel feedstock growth practices to reduce emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has requested information from the public regarding…
Read MoreUSDA Opens Applications for Bird Flu Dairy Herd Losses
The agency offers to cover a portion of financial losses for cow infection isolation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that it is opening applications…
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USDA Recognizes Pollinator Week
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…
Read MoreCDC 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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