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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering $7.5 million in grants to expand refrigeration and cold-storage capacity across emergency food networks, enabling food banks and other assistance …
USDA Offers $7.5 Million to Expand Food Bank Cold Storage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Homeland Security formalized a broader border biosecurity partnership last week, expanding surveillance, information sharing and joint response capabilities as …
USDA, DHS Expand Border Biosecurity as Screwworm Threat Grows Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving farmers additional time to pay certain crop insurance bills and restoring an option for increased prevented-planting coverage as the agency …
USDA Extends Crop Insurance Payments as Farm Pressures Persist Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six additional meat and poultry processors have adopted the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s voluntary “Product of USA” label, expanding the use of a designation reserved for products …
USDA Expands ‘Product of USA’ Label to Six More Processors Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding programs to recruit veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses into mission-critical positions, combining a broader military transition partnership with …
USDA Expands Veteran Hiring to Fill Mission-Critical Roles Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Jim Thorpe Borough dedicated a new 22,500-square-foot public works garage Wednesday, completing a $4 million USDA-backed infrastructure project designed to improve equipment storage, maintenance capacity and worker …
Jim Thorpe Dedicates $4 Million Public Works Garage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding disaster assistance and commodity loan programs for farmers and ranchers, increasing support for livestock producers, orchardists and crop growers under …
USDA Expands Farm Safety Net Under 2025 Tax Law Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has completed the largest annual investment in the history of its Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, awarding nearly $20 million …
USDA Awards Record $20 Million for Farm-to-School Projects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service approved the environmental review for South32 Hermosa Inc.’s proposed $3.3 billion zinc and manganese mining project in southern Arizona, advancing a development expected …
USDA Clears $3.3 Billion Arizona Critical Minerals Project Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Small Business Administration created a formal complaint process for farmers, ranchers and small businesses challenging federal enforcement actions, expanding the Trump …
ICYMI: USDA, SBA Build Complaint System for Farm Regulation Fights Read More