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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken steps to ensure that food stamp benefits are limited to U.S. citizens and legal residents.
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Rollins outlines agriculture aid plans at Commodity Classic

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed attendees at the Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, where she outlined plans for distributing economic and disaster relief funds approved by Congress last year.
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Wildfires prompt swift response from U.S. Forest Service in Carolinas

The U.S. Forest Service is currently addressing several wildfires that emerged over the weekend in North Carolina and South Carolina, following a Red Flag Warning issued for the region.
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Leaders endorse USDA's avian flu response strategy

Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement of a new strategy to tackle highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), there has been widespread support from agriculture and government leaders across the country.
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Tom Schultz named new chief of USDA Forest Service by Secretary Rollins

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has appointed Tom Schultz as the new chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, marking him as the 21st person to hold this position.
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USDA announces $75 million plan to reduce wildfire risk

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a new public-private partnership aimed at reducing wildfire risk through a $75 million Stewardship Agreement.
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USDA allocates $1 billion against avian flu impact on poultry industry

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a significant $1 billion initiative aimed at tackling the challenges posed by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), supporting the U.S. poultry industry, and lowering egg prices.
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Secretary Rollins visits Texas for avian flu talks with poultry industry

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Texas to engage with poultry farmers and industry leaders as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's efforts to address highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
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USDA reviews University of Maine for potential Title IX violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has commenced a compliance review of the University of Maine.
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Brooke Rollins concludes busy first week as U.S. Agriculture Secretary

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins concluded her first week in office with a series of engagements across multiple states, focusing on key agricultural issues and policy initiatives.
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Secretary Rollins discusses avian flu solutions with farmers

Today, Secretary Brooke Rollins held a roundtable discussion with two dozen farmers to address avian flu and other pressing issues affecting the agricultural sector.
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USDA releases first tranche of paused Inflation Reduction Act funds

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the release of the first tranche of funding that was previously paused due to a review under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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Secretary Rollins hosts roundtable with forest service firefighters

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins held a roundtable discussion with U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighters to express gratitude for their service during the recent California fires.
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Secretary Rollins discusses agriculture policy during Kansas-Missouri visit

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently visited Kansas and Missouri, engaging with farmers, ranchers, and the agricultural community to discuss industry challenges and opportunities.
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USDA invests billions in rural infrastructure across 44 states

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant investment aimed at enhancing rural infrastructure and job creation across 44 states.
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Dietary guidelines advisory committee releases scientific report ahead of new guideline development

The Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is now accessible on DietaryGuidelines.gov. This report provides independent, evidence-based findings and recommendations to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
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USDA invites applications for fellowship program aimed at Hispanic-serving educational entities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement is now accepting applications for the 2025 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program.
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USDA announces $1.13 billion funding boost for local food systems

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $1.13 billion investment aimed at bolstering local and regional food systems.
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USDA announces initiatives supporting tribal nations at White House summit

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new initiatives aimed at empowering Tribal Nations, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to support Indigenous communities.
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USDA launches national milk testing strategy for H5N1 surveillance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated a National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) to address the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in dairy herds.
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