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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement recently in regard to the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule:
Agriculture Secretary on Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the selection of 25 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the nation as 2021 E. Kika De …
USDA Selects 2021 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture yesterday highlighted the importance of agricultural research and development (R&D) and the need for G20 agricultural science leaders to actively advocate for science-based …
USDA Underscores Importance of Agricultural R&D at G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists Meeting Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a Federal Register Notice requesting public input on its efforts to advance racial justice and equity across the Department. …
USDA Publishes Federal Register Notice for Public Input on Racial Justice and Equity Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) states it will begin work on three proposed rules to support enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, the 100-year …
USDA to Begin Work to Strengthen Enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson has unveiled a resource guide to help rural community leaders start and expand …
USDA Launches Resource Guide to Help America’s Rural Workforce Build Back Better Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an investment of up to $1 billion, including $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding, in The Emergency Food …
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Purchase Healthy Food for Food Insecure Americans and Build Food Bank Capacity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Departments of Agriculture and the Interior announced their proposed Fiscal Year 2022 allocations of $2.8 billion in projects, grants and programs authorized in the Great American …
Federal Government Announces $2.8 Billion Budget to Support Economies, Outdoor Recreation and Access to Public Lands Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently kicked off the 12th annual government-wide Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign, which encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies …
USDA Launches 2021 Feds Feed Families Nationwide Food Drive Read More