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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to bolster domestic agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced it will not authorize additional specialty sugar imports beyond treaty-required levels, marking a …
USDA Halts Extra Sugar Imports in Bold Move to Protect American Farmers Read More
On June 30th the Trump administration informed state education departments that 6.8 billion dollars in federal K-12 education monies was being withheld. The White House impounded 230 million dollars in …
Federal Funding Cuts Rock Education and Food Assistance Programs: States Fight Back Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a tribute to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of the Great American Farmers Market, set to take …
USDA to Launch Great American Farmers Market on National Mall in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American poultry producers have gained expanded market access to Namibia, which will now allow imports of fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry products from the United States, the …
Namibia Opens Market to U.S. Poultry in New Trade Breakthrough Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced major reforms to its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations aimed at streamlining project approvals and reducing regulatory delays …
USDA Overhauls Environmental Review Rules to Cut Red Tape and Support Rural America Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced significant progress in its five-pronged strategy to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), improve biosecurity in poultry production, and reduce egg …
USDA Reports Progress in Combating Avian Flu and Lowering Egg Prices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the termination of more than 145 awards focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), resulting in an estimated maximum …
USDA Cuts 145 DEI Programs, Saving $148.6 Million Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its abrupt cancellation of Pennsylvania’s Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) Program agreement. The …
Shapiro Fights for Farmers and Families After USDA Cuts Critical Funding Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act with bipartisan support. The legislation, approved by voice vote, …
Milk Matters: Senate Pushes to Bring Back Whole Milk for Healthier Kids Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a series of critical measures last week aimed at bolstering food safety, supporting farmers, combating agricultural pests, and expanding international …
USDA Delivers Bold Wins for Farmers and Families with Game-Changing Initiatives Read More