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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the prestigious USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, a scholarship initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of …
USDA Opens Applications for 1890 National Scholars Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI), has released the country’s first National …
U.S. Agencies Unveil National One Health Framework to Combat Zoonotic Diseases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A startling avian influenza (AI) outbreak is suspected to be behind the sudden deaths of approximately 200 snow geese found in the Allentown area this past week. …
Deadly Bird Flu Suspected in Allentown as Hundreds of Geese Drop Dead Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A groundbreaking initiative to safeguard America’s forests and revitalize rural economies has been unveiled by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack. Backed by $220 million from …
USDA Launches $220M Program to Transform Rural Timber Industry and Safeguard Forests Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just unveiled its last major push to aid distressed farm loan borrowers, announcing nearly $300 million in financial assistance as part …
$300 Million Lifeline Handed to Farmers Struggling to Stay Afloat—USDA Delivers Final Boost Under Inflation Reduction Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has just issued a national call to action. The hunt is on for experts, innovators, and …
USDA Seeks Top Minds to Revolutionize Food Safety—Step Up to Protect America’s Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is changing the game when it comes to fighting diet-related chronic diseases and improving food security in underserved communities. Earlier this month, …
USDA Launches $4.5 Million Nutrition Hub Network to Tackle Chronic Diet-Related Diseases—A Food Revolution or Just the Start? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s rural landscape is on the verge of an energy revolution. Earlier this month, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a massive $4.37 billion in loans and grants through …
$4.37 Billion USDA Investment Could Change Rural Energy Forever—Here’s How Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is doubling down on its commitment to reshaping global agricultural trade. Earlier this month, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a groundbreaking $300 million …
USDA Pushes $300 Million to Transform Global Ag Trade—How Will U.S. Farms Dominate Emerging Markets? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For far too long, rural America has been left on the wrong side of the digital divide. The Biden-Harris Administration is stepping in to change that. Last week, …
USDA’s $313 Million ReConnect Investment Set to Revolutionize Rural Internet Access—Closing the Digital Divide Read More