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USDA Shakes Up SNAP with New Retailer Rules and Farm Relief Payments
The week’s biggest headline from the Department of Agriculture is Secretary Brooke Rollins’ announcement of strengthened retailer stocking requirements for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Published on 1 month ago
USDA Celebrates CRP Milestone, Unveils New Lending Rates and Nutrition Initiatives
Listeners, the most significant headline from the Department of Agriculture this week comes as USDA announces a major enrollment milestone for its Conservation Reserve Program, with nearly 1.8 millio…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
USDA Tackles Screwworm Outbreak, Expands Conservation, and Boosts Crop Insurance for Farmers
The biggest headline from the Department of Agriculture this week is the swift federal response to the new world screwworm outbreak confirmed in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. USDA Secretary Rollins announced a…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Conservation Wins, Disaster Aid, and USDA Lending Updates - Covering Key Agricultural News
In today's biggest headline from the USDA, nearly 1.8 million acres have just been accepted into the 2025 Conservation Reserve Program. That's a major boost for environmental stewardship, with landow…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
USDA Responds to Disasters, Launches New Crop Insurance Subsidies, and Faces Proposed Policy Shifts
This week’s biggest headline out of the Department of Agriculture is its announcement to provide a massive $1 billion in direct assistance to livestock producers hit by floods and wildfires. This fun…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Harvest Season Outlook: USDA Updates, Loan Rates, and Reorganization Discussions
Harvest season headlines this week start with the USDA’s highly anticipated refresh of the Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports—set for release today. Farmers, t…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
USDA's $8M for Wildfire Resilience Projects, Org Shakeup, and School Meal Updates
The biggest headline from the Department of Agriculture this week is that the USDA is investing over $8 million in five new forest health resilience projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks, protect…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
USDA Forecasts Lower Farm Income, Boosts Wildfire Aid and School Nutrition Changes
Here’s what’s making headlines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture this week: the USDA has lowered its farm income forecast for 2025, citing weaker crop revenues that are offset but not outpaced …
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Crop Insurance Overhaul, NEPA Rollback, and USDA Reorganization - A Major Policy Update
The biggest headline this week out of the Department of Agriculture is the rapid overhaul of federal crop insurance, marking a major win for U.S. farmers and ranchers. Announced by the USDA’s Risk Ma…
Published on 2 months ago
"USDA Unveils Emergency Aid, Screwworm Response, and School Nutrition Updates"
The top headline from the USDA this week: Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced new emergency aid programs to support American farmers facing historic lows in commodity prices, alongside significant…
Published on 2 months ago