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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers and ranchers may soon have clearer data on whether new agricultural technologies are worth the investment under a new federal initiative to test tools in real-world …
USDA Launches Network to Test Farm Tech in Real Conditions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities may see faster approval of federal projects after the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized new rules to streamline environmental reviews.
USDA Rule Speeds Environmental Reviews for Projects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ranchers who rely on federal lands could see faster permits and expanded grazing access under a new agreement between two federal agencies aimed at increasing domestic beef …
Federal Grazing Deal Aims to Boost Beef, Cut Delays Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Families preparing traditional spring holiday meals are being urged to follow basic food safety practices to avoid foodborne illness during gatherings such as Easter, Passover, and Mother’s …
Holiday Meals Carry Hidden Risks, USDA Issues Safety Alert Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumers will see clearer labeling on meat, poultry, and egg products under a new federal standard designed to ensure items labeled “Product of USA” are entirely sourced …
New ‘Product of USA’ Label Targets Consumer Confusion Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federally approved land exchange in Arizona will allow development of a major copper mine expected to create jobs and boost domestic mineral production, following a court …
Arizona Land Deal Clears Path for Major Copper Mine Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers, local food businesses, and regional food networks across the United States will receive more than $26.8 million in federal funding aimed at expanding markets for locally …
USDA Awards $26.8M to Expand Local Food Markets Nationwide Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will move to sell two major office properties in the nation’s capital and launch a department-wide technology overhaul aimed at reducing costs …
USDA Plans D.C. Building Sale, Farmer Tech Overhaul Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers will receive up to $11 billion in one-time “bridge” payments, food banks will see $263 million in additional dairy and agricultural purchases, and chronic animal welfare …
USDA Unveils $11B Farm Aid, Food Purchases, Enforcement Push Read More What This Means for You USDA launched a new national framework tying agriculture more directly to national security and signed a formal agreement with the Department of War. Livestock producers …
USDA Announces New Farm Security Pact, $2.9B in Livestock and Crop Aid Read More