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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with The White House, has recently unveiled …
U.S. Government Rolls Out National Strategy to Halve Food Waste by 2030 Read More
OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA — During the Western Governors’ Association meeting on June 11, 2024, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small announced a substantial $66 million investment aimed at reducing …
USDA Invests $66 Million to Combat Wildfire Risk and Improve Forest Health Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) have launched a global challenge aimed at catalyzing scientific breakthroughs to improve …
USDA and FFAR Launch $2 Million Innovation Challenge to Tackle Nutrition, Climate, and Equity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to address climate change, food insecurity, and environmental justice, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and …
U.S. Agencies Unveil National Strategy to Cut Food Waste and Boost Recycling Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed new rules aimed at tackling competition issues in agricultural markets, particularly for poultry growers. The goal is to create …
USDA Proposes Rules to Ensure Fair Play in Poultry Industry Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) spearheaded a bipartisan effort urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to consider the priorities of Pennsylvania mushroom producers when …
Senator Fetterman Leads Push to Prioritize Pennsylvania’s Mushroom Growers in USDA Rulemaking Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 30, 2024, three federal powerhouses – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
U.S. Takes Robust Approach to Halve Food Waste by 2030: Aiming for Food Security, Economic Growth, and Environmental Prosperity Read More
YAKIMA, WA — Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced a substantial $250 million investment aimed at helping communities protect against catastrophic wildfires. This initiative is part of …
USDA Announces $250 Million Initiative to Combat Wildfires Read More
YAKIMA, WA — Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced a significant new investment from the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service aimed at sparking innovation in the wood …
USDA Invests $74 Million in Wood Products Innovation to Boost Economy and Forest Health Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently revealed new initiatives to further develop the organic market. This includes enhancing domestic organic goods’ markets, aiding producers transition to organic farming, …
Expanding Organic Horizons: New USDA Initiatives to Foster Growth and Opportunities for Organic Producers Read More