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USDA announces $8 million initiative to combat invasive blue catfish in Chesapeake Bay
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Aug. 6 announced an $8 million initiative to control the spread of invasive blue ...
Trump’s plan rips 2,600 USDA jobs from Maryland and DC area, shutters major research hub
A Trump administration plan to shutter one of the nation’s largest agricultural research centers in Prince George’s County has blindsided workers and residents — with opponents fearing it would ...
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Following the USDA’s food and farm funding: Here’s what’s been canceled and frozen, and resources for those affected
Your guide to federal funding cuts, plus resources for farmers and food businesses seeking support and solutions.
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Former USDA climate scientist becomes latest Dem to challenge Kean
Megan O’Rourke, a former national science liaison for climate change at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, became the latest ...
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins Affirms USDA Commitment to Religious Liberty Protections in Updated Guidelines
US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins reaffirmed the USDA's commitment to protecting religious freedoms and outlined new ...
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Ernst weighs in on USDA reorganization plans
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst feels the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recently announced reorganization efforts will be a "good ...
USDA asks public to help report sightings of invasive beetle
APHIS declares August ‘Tree Check Month’ because this time of year is when the beetle and the damage it causes to trees are ...
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Florida gets USDA approval to ban SNAP purchases of junk food
Beginning Jan. 1, SNAP recipients in Florida will no longer be able to use the benefit on soda, energy drinks, candy or ...
The USDA’s Great American Farmers Market celebrates our local farmers
In the spirit of weekend farmers markets, Washington, D.C. locals and tourists will have the opportunity to meet and thank farmers from across the country.