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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced new reforms aimed at protecting national forests and boosting domestic timber production.
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USDA and HHS collaborate on new health initiative at Virginia school
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins held their first Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) event at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia.
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USDA opens applications for FY 2026 agricultural trade programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of agricultural trade promotion programs for the fiscal year 2026, opening applications for four key export market development programs.
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USDA freezes funding to Maine over Title IX violations and promises further actions
Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a pause in federal funds designated for certain educational programs in Maine, citing violations of Title IX.
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USDA announces $537 million funding for rural energy projects across 29 states
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA will release funds under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to support 543 projects across 29 states.
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Federal review targets California's use of USDA funding over transgender law concerns
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has issued a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom, stating a review of federal funding allocated to California for research and education.
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USDA Secretary plans international trips to boost agricultural exports amid trade deficit
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, announced a plan to visit six international markets over the next six months to expand and diversify markets for American agricultural exports.
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USDA announces funding release for REAP, New ERA, PACE programs
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the release of previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy For America Program (REAP), Empowering Rural America (New ERA), and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) programs.
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Dr. Jaye L. Hamby appointed director of USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as the new Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
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University of Maine System complies with Title IX following USDA review
The University of Maine System (UMaine) has affirmed its compliance with Title IX regulations following a review by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Secretary Rollins underscores importance of agriculture on National Agriculture Day
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins marked National Agriculture Day by emphasizing the critical role of American farmers, ranchers, and producers.
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USDA announces new leadership appointments within its FPAC mission area
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area, which is integral in delivering USDA programs directly to farmers and ranchers.
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USDA announces $280M grant amid severe Rio Grande Valley water shortages
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a significant financial intervention to aid agricultural producers in the Rio Grande Valley.
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USDA reports progress in strategy against avian flu; egg prices fall
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins provided an update on the USDA's five-pronged strategy to combat avian influenza and reduce egg prices.
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USDA announces $10 billion aid package for agricultural producers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on National Agriculture Day that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will distribute up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance...
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Secretary Rollins honors agricultural workers on National Agriculture Day
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has acknowledged the contributions of farmers, ranchers, and producers in a message released on National Agriculture Day.
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USDA announces aid for farmers hit by severe weekend storms
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA is prepared to assist communities and agricultural producers affected by recent severe storms in the South and Midwest.
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Secretary Rollins announces actions to streamline U.S. pork and poultry processing
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced new measures aimed at streamlining operations in the U.S. pork and poultry industries.
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USDA and HHS continue work on new dietary guidelines
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. have announced their ongoing efforts on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans following the first meeting of the Make...
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USDA approves D-SNAP aid for storm-hit areas in West Virginia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that residents in West Virginia affected by recent severe weather events may qualify for food assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
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