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USDA Rollbacks, Appointees, and Nutrition Changes: Impacts for Rural America
The biggest headline from the USDA this week centers on a sweeping rollback of environmental regulations, as Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the department is rescinding seven agenc…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
USDA Reopens Livestock Trade, Increases SNAP, and Streamlines NEPA Regulations
This week’s most significant headline from the Department of Agriculture is the announcement of a phased reopening of southern U.S. ports for livestock trade with Mexico, starting with Douglas, Arizo…
Published on 2 months ago
USDA Reopens Livestock Ports, Rolls Back Environmental Regs for Faster Projects
The biggest headline from the USDA this week is the announcement from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins that several southern ports along the U.S.-Mexico border will begin a phased reopening…
Published on 2 months ago
USDA Secures Trade Wins, Pivots to Business Priorities, and Reshapes Forest, Food, and Safety Net Policies
USDA made headlines this week with a major announcement from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins: the United States has secured new trade wins to boost agricultural exports to Brazil, Thailand, a…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
USDA Announces Sweeping Changes, Prioritizes Poultry and Livestock Amid Challenges
The big headline out of the Department of Agriculture this week: Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced sweeping changes to the USDA’s team, unveiling a new slate of presidential ap…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
USDA Cuts DEI Funding, Boosts Trade & Nutrition Standards
Welcome back to the USDA Weekly Update, where we break down the latest moves from the Department of Agriculture and how they touch your life. Our top story this week: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Br…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
USDA Cuts DEI Funding, Boosts Global Trade, and Updates Nutrition Standards
Welcome to the Ag Watch podcast, where we break down the latest headlines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and what they mean for you. This week’s biggest news comes straight from Washington: …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
USDA Shifts Spending, Impacts Farming, Biofuels, and School Meals Ahead
The biggest news from the USDA this week is the department’s decision to terminate over 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-focused awards, saving nearly $149 million. Announcing the move, Secretary…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
USDA Shakes Up Nutrition: School Meals, SNAP Changes, and Disaster Aid
Welcome to the USDA Weekly Brief, where we decode the latest headlines from the Department of Agriculture and what they mean for you and your community. Our top story this week—big changes are coming…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
USDA Updates on Wheat Exports, School Meals, and SNAP Policies
This week’s biggest headline from the Department of Agriculture is the release of the June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, signed by Secretary Brooke Rollins. This influential …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago