The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-26
USDA Announces Extension of D-SNAP for New Mexico Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income New Mexico residents in parts of Rio Arriba and San Juan counties recovering from the impact of wildfires and flooding that began on... Read more
2024-07-26
USDA Nutrition Research Fuels Olympians’ Engines
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are underway and athletes from around the world are competing for medals in individual events ranging from archery to wrestling and team events from artistic swimming... Read more
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2024-07-26
Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) Investment Impact at USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is using simple, secure, and seamless digital services to support achievement of USDA’s diverse mission areas. By partnering with the Technology Modernization... Read more
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2024-07-25
USDA Announces the 2024 Class of USDA 1890 National Scholars
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces 91 scholarships awarded through the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, one of the Department’s efforts to develop the next generation of... Read more
2024-07-25
USDA Celebrates Our Interns on National Intern Day
On July 25, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) celebrates National Intern Day, a day to thank and honor all our hardworking interns. Interns play a vital role in the workforce and bring fresh... Read more
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2024-07-25
Pack It Safe, Pack It Smart: Back-to-School Lunchbox Packing Essentials
You can’t help but see school supplies everywhere if you’ve been shopping during the last few weeks. Alongside purchasing new backpacks and notebooks, it’s essential to also stock up on lunchbox... Read more
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2024-07-25
Biden-Harris Administration announces $190M grant opportunity for payment programs that help private forest landowners address climate change
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is making $190 million available to help private forest landowners adapt to and mitigate the... Read more
2024-07-23
Biden-Harris Administration Advances Early Wildfire Detection by Expanding Use of Satellites as Part of Investing in America agenda
The Biden-Harris administration today announced it is taking additional steps to safeguard western communities in the face of increasingly dangerous and intense wildland fires by building advanced... Read more
2024-07-23
Diversifying the Policy Space: Tribal Policy Intern Celeste Lucero
“It’s been great to have a team that’s not afraid to let me share my opinion, share my identity. I feel like in this space, I’ve been proud of who I am.” Read more
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2024-07-22
Make the Honor Roll in Food Safety and Allergen Awareness
Parents and caregivers will soon begin the familiar routine of preparing and packing school lunches for their children. Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in safeguarding their children’s... Read more
2024-07-21
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement: "In the 38 years that I have known President Biden, he has consistently and selflessly put our country first—and today is no... Read more
2024-07-18
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $90 Million in Innovative Projects that Help Conserve Natural Resources and Address Climate Change as Part of Investing in America Agenda
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $90 million in 53 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects, which support the development... Read more