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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies, conducted a comprehensive operation aimed at combating fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …
USDA and Federal Partners Target SNAP Fraud in Landmark Operation Read More
COLLEGE STATION, TX – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the distribution of a second round of payments under the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program. Set …
USDA Announces $1.3 Billion in Additional Support for Specialty Crop Producers Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced new measures to strengthen the verification of identity and immigration status for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants. The …
USDA Tightens SNAP Eligibility Verification to Align with Executive Order 14218 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has commended the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for its newly announced Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment, a voluntary pledge aimed …
Agriculture Secretary Applauds Dairy Industry Commitment to Healthier School Meals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a directive on April 17 requiring state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to prioritize work requirements for …
USDA Reinforces SNAP Work Requirements to Promote Self-Sufficiency Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) program, citing excessive administrative costs and inefficiencies as primary concerns. Following …
USDA Cancels Climate-Smart Commodities Program, Launches Farmer-Focused AMP Initiative Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Central Pennsylvania last week, participating in a series of engagements to address the needs and challenges facing the agricultural community. …
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Tours Central Pennsylvania to Prioritize Farmers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) have introduced the Organic Science and Research Investment Act, a legislative proposal aimed at bolstering research and development …
Fetterman and Schiff Unveil Bill to Boost Organic Farming Research Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced an “Emergency Situation Determination” across 112 million acres of National Forestry System (NFS) land, following President Donald J. Trump’s …
USDA Declares Forest Emergency: What It Means for Timber, Wildfires, and Rural Jobs Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a suspension of federal funding for specific Maine educational programs, citing the state’s noncompliance with Title IX protections. The …
Why the USDA Just Cut Federal Funds to Maine Schools Over Title IX Conflicts Read More