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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced a reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aimed at refocusing its core operations to better support American agriculture.
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Agriculture Secretary Rollins on farm security: 'We’ll never let foreign adversaries control our land'
Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, has announced the National Farm Security Action Plan, which she describes as a significant measure to prioritize American agriculture as a national security concern.
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Trump administration unveils National Farm Security Action Plan
The Trump Administration has announced a new initiative aimed at strengthening the role of American agriculture in national security. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, alongside U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. Attorney...
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Secretary Rollins signs key agricultural supply-demand report
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has signed the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, which is prepared monthly by the World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB).
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USDA criticizes Congress over delayed farmer disaster aid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a statement addressing the issue of disaster aid for farmers, accusing Congressional Democrats of politicizing the matter.
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U.S. agriculture secretary concludes trade mission to Italy focusing on market access
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recently concluded a trade delegation visit to Rome, Italy, aimed at reinforcing the Trump Administration’s goals for enhanced agricultural market access and expanding the American agricultural...
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USDA announces $1 billion aid for livestock producers affected by drought or wildfire
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the release of Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments, designed to assist livestock producers affected by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024.
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USDA invests $200M in forestry strategy under Trump's executive order
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced a $200 million investment to advance the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s National Active Forest Management Strategy.
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USDA increases funding for state meat inspection programs
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced an increase in funding to support state meat and poultry inspection programs.
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USDA invests $21M in Mexican facility for screwworm eradication
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced an update on the collaborative efforts between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm (NWS).
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U.S. secures expanded dairy market access with Costa Rica
Under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, American dairy producers have gained increased market access in Costa Rica.
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USDA announces new presidential appointments across key agencies
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a new series of presidential appointments for significant roles within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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SNAP waivers approved by USDA for healthier food options in Indiana and Iowa
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has signed waivers to change the definition of food for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) in Indiana and Iowa, starting in 2026.
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USDA announces major food purchases for national distribution
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) plan to purchase up to $67 million in fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables from domestic producers.
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Secretary signs SNAP waiver during visit focused on supporting small family farms
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recently visited Nebraska, where she joined Governor Jim Pillen and Representative Adrian Smith to tour various agricultural facilities, including the Cargill Bioscience Complex and Wholestone Farms’...
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Trump administration releases Make America Healthy Again report
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins joined President Donald J. Trump in releasing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report at the White House on May 22, 2025.
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Nebraska restricts soda and energy drink purchases under SNAP program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has approved a waiver to amend the definition of food for Nebraska's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Secretaries sign joint memo on wildfire preparedness ahead of peak fire season
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum have signed a joint memorandum on wildfire preparedness, emphasizing coordination between their departments for the upcoming fire season.
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U.S. officials advocate for SNAP work requirements in New York Times opinion piece
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz, and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott...
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USDA issues guidelines for safe summer cookouts
As summer approaches, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued guidelines to ensure safe food handling during outdoor cookouts.
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