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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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Secretary Rollins announces global trade mission to boost U.S. agricultural exports

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is set to visit the United Kingdom from May 12 to 14, following President Donald J. Trump's announcement of a new trade agreement in principle with the UK.
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Secretary Rollins cancels $5.5 billion in grants and contracts in first 100 days

In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has focused on reversing the previous administration's initiatives.
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Secretary Rollins promotes Make America Healthy Again in first 100 days

In the initial phase of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has undertaken significant initiatives to bolster President Donald J. Trump's efforts to enhance the nation's health through the Make America Healthy...
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United States and Mexico agree on screwworm eradication measures

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today reported that Mexico has agreed to lift restrictions on USDA aircraft and waive customs duties on equipment for addressing the New World Screwworm (NWS).
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USDA intensifies efforts to combat SNAP benefit fraud

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials joined forces with federal law enforcement this week to combat SNAP benefit fraud.
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Trump submits FY 2026 budget proposal to Congress

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins released a statement following President Donald J. Trump's submission of the FY 2026 budget proposal to Congress. ---
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Maude family welcomed in Washington after lawfare case dismissal

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently hosted Charles and Heather Maude in Washington, D.C., alongside U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and members of Congress.
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Secretary Rollins outlines initiatives for farmers in Trump's first 100 days

The first 100 days of the Trump Administration have seen U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins embark on numerous initiatives aimed at supporting the country's farmers and consumers.
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Secretary Rollins supports American agriculture in the first 100 days

In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has introduced several initiatives aimed at supporting American farmers and ranchers.
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Rollins and Kennedy's Texas visit emphasizes health and agriculture partnership

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently visited Texas with a focus on food security and health initiatives.
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USDA Secretary Rollins focuses on border issues and immigration in first 100 days

In the first 100 days under the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has aligned her department's policies with the America First agenda, focusing on immigration and support for U.S. agriculture at the border.
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Rollins and DeWine discuss avian flu response and farmer support in Ohio

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Ohio with Governor Mike DeWine to discuss measures taken by the USDA to address the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and to support family farmers.
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Trump Administration ends prosecution of South Dakota farmers over land dispute

The Trump Administration has announced the decision to drop criminal charges against the Maude family, small farmers and ranchers from South Dakota.
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USDA announces second round of MASC payments to support crop producers

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the release of a second round of payments totaling up to $1.3 billion for specialty crop producers.
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EPA approves nationwide sale of E-15 fuel for summer

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has expressed her support for the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to permit the sale of E-15 fuel during the summer months.
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Agreement with Mexico aids Texas farmers and ranchers with water supply

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, has announced an agreement with Mexico to address water needs for Texas farmers and ranchers as part of the 1944 Water Treaty.
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U.S. urges Mexico to act against invasive pest; threatens import restrictions

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has issued a demand for cooperation from Mexico in protecting U.S. agricultural products from invasive pests.
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