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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out a rapid series of initiatives this past week aimed at lifting transparency on federal lending, protecting U.S. farmland and livestock, …
USDA Rolls Out Transparency, Biosecurity, and Storm Aid in Sweeping Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, joined by the Departments of Interior and Health and Human Services, and the Small Business Administration, announced a coordinated national plan last …
America’s Beef Crisis: Feds Launch Bold Plan to Save the Dying Cattle Industry Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has conditionally approved the first treatment in the nation to prevent and combat New World screwworm infestations in cattle — a …
FDA Greenlights First Drug to Combat Deadly Screwworm Threat in U.S. Cattle Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week unveiled a sweeping slate of new initiatives aimed at tackling childhood chronic disease, expanding farm-to-school programs, and providing disaster relief …
USDA Launches Sweeping Health Strategy, Farm-to-School Expansion, and $1B Disaster Aid for Producers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has authorized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for animal drugs aimed …
FDA Authorized to Fast-Track Animal Drugs to Combat New World Screwworm Threat Read More
WAYNE, PA — The first peer-reviewed scientific paper examining Rumin8’s investigational veterinary product has confirmed its groundbreaking potential to reduce methane emissions in cattle. Conducted by researchers at the University of …
UC Davis Study Validates Rumin8’s Methane Reduction Technology Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On February 20, 2025, Secretary Brooke Rollins convened a roundtable with two dozen farmers from seven states to address pressing agricultural challenges, including strategies to combat avian …
Farmers and Secretary Rollins Unite to Tackle Avian Flu, Slash Egg Prices, and Spark Rural Recovery Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has issued an urgent warning to backyard flock owners. This follows reports of sick poultry sold by an individual in Hartly, …
Delaware Agriculture Department Issues Warning on Contagious Poultry Diseases Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at supporting small poultry and livestock producers, Senator John Fetterman has endorsed new rules proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These …
Senator Fetterman Backs USDA Rules to Protect Small Poultry and Livestock Producers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new rule aimed at promoting fairness and competition in the meat and poultry supply chain. This move is …
USDA Takes Bold Steps to Ensure Fair Meat and Poultry Markets Read More