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…
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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USDA Reduced Testing Timeline for Bird Flu in Cattle
The agency has received criticism for changing its original testing windows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has responded to criticisms of the tempering of its initial emergency order…
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USDA Distributes Disaster Food Assistance to Hurricane-Stricken States
Residents in hardest-hit counties qualify for a month of grocery expenses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that those most impacted by the recent hurricanes qualify for…
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USDA Invests $46 Million into New Farmers, Ranchers
The funding will help new producers enter the business as the average age of farmers increases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $46 million in grants this…
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USDA Invests in Scholarships for Future Agricultural Leaders
The funding will boost food and agricultural careers through scholarships at historically Black universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19.2 million investment to support…
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FTC Warns Seafood Chains Against False Claims of Local Fish
The agency sends letters to top ten restaurants, including Red Lobster and Long John Silver’s. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to America’s top seafood restaurant chains…
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U.S. Port Employers File a Complaint with National Labor Relations Board
They requested injunctive relief, stating that the labor unions have ceased to negotiate. The United States Maritime Alliance has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),…
Read MoreUSDA Awards $35 Million for Independent Meat Processors’ Expansion
The funding will construct new facilities, create 1,200 new jobs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $35 million to expand the processing capacity of 15 independent…
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