Secretaries Kennedy and Rollins seek transparency through the line-by-line review. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a joint…
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USDA Approves D-SNAP for Kentucky and West Virginia
The region recently experienced severe storms, flooding, and mudslides. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to residents in…
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USDA Affirms Commitment to Global Food Assistance
Foreign Agricultural Service continues support for McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will…
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President Trump Orders Commission to Make America Health Again
He issued the order after the Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as HHS Secretary. The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as the new secretary of…
Read MoreUSDA Offers D-SNAP Assistance to California Wildfire Victims
Over 80,000 households in 28 zip codes are eligible. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that residents of Los Angeles County are eligible to participate in its…
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Congress Passes 11th-Hour Funding to Keep Government Running
The president signed the legislation on Saturday. The House of Representatives finally passed a continuing late Friday, which the Senate quickly approved in the early morning hours on…
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FDA and USDA Seek Public Input on Food Date Labeling to Reduce Waste
Federal agencies seek to clarify “Sell By,” “Use By,” and “Best By” terms to prevent food waste. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Agriculture…
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USDA Secretary Announces Junk Fee Elimination Policy for School Meal Programs
The department says schools must implement change by the 2027 school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memo requiring schools to eliminate junk fees within…
Read MoreUSDA 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…
Read MoreUSDA Invests Over $46 Million to Address Food Insecurity and Promote Healthy Diets
Funds go to increase access to fruits and vegetables in underserved communities. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of more than $46 million to address food…
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