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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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U.S.-U.K. agricultural ties discussed by Secretary Rollins during London visit
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has completed the second day of her trade delegation visit to the United Kingdom.
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U.S.-U.K. agricultural trade talks advance under Secretary Rollins
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins concluded her first day in the United Kingdom as part of a trade delegation visit.
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Rollins concludes UK visit promoting US agriculture
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has concluded her trade delegation visit to the United Kingdom, following President Donald J. Trump's announcement of a historic U.K. trade deal aimed at lowering tariffs and increasing market access...
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Erin Morris appointed as new head of USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the appointment of Erin Morris as the new Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
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USDA provides food assistance through D-SNAP after Kentucky's severe weather
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that residents in Kentucky affected by recent severe weather events may qualify for food assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
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USDA mandates state cooperation on SNAP records sharing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has announced a new requirement for states to share records related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with the federal government.
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