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UADA news article: USDA files notice of appeal in SNAP waiver case

The U.S. Department of Agriculture filed a notice of appeal after a federal judge struck down waivers in five states that...

Live From IAFP with USDA Leaders—New Strategies for Salmonella, AI, and Inspection Tech

In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Dr. Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Dr. Justin Ransom, A...

USDA confirms Glen Smith as rural development chief

USDA hears from Illinois farmers on modernization plan

The USDA’s chief scientist says farmer input is vital to the department’s ongoing data modernization efforts. During a listening session at the Illinois State Fair, Dr. Scott Hutch...

USDA puts $35 million toward feral swine control across 14 states, including Louisiana

BATON ROUGE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $35 million in funding for feral swine control and eradication across 14 states, including Louisiana.The fundin...

USDA not capable of doing their job?

The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced they weren't able to do their job resulting in huge re... read more...

USDA union leaders rally against proposed DC downsizing

A group of current and former U.S. Department of Agriculture employees are calling on the Trump administration to halt the mandated relocation of more than 2,500 employees from its...

USDA announces ‘Harvest to Hallways’ program to increase local food in schools

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday efforts to increase the nutritional value of school lunches, including a push for more locally grown foods at school.  The annou...

USDA emphasizes transparency in improved farm data and research

The USDA says it is working with farmers and ranchers to improve its data collection process. Dr. Scott Hutchins, Undersecretary for Research, Education, and Economics, says increa...

When USDA Says No: Understanding the National Appeals Division Appeal Process

By Sam Ellis, Esq. When USDA says no, an unfavorable agency decision does not necessarily mean the matter is over. In “When USDA Says No: Understanding the National Appeals Divisio...

USDA-FSIS Updates Fiscal Guidance for State Cooperative Inspection Programs

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) has issued a revised directive outlining financial management procedures for state cooperative inspection programs. The direct...

USDA denies Freedom of Information Act request for pay records

The U.S. Department of Agriculture this month refused The Mercury’s request for public employee pay records for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.

Rural Small Business Opportunities

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and the State of Georgia finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) agreement, which provides an opportunity for p...

USDA announces $35M program to help states combat feral swine damage

“These invasive species cause more than $3.4 billion in damage each year, including damage to agricultural landscapes.â€

Precision Ag News 9/8

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to speed up progress in plant science by calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools that can tran...

USDA announces Ranchers First Initiative

New package of actions build on 2026 Plan to Fortify the American Beef Industry.

USDA offers $7.5M in grants to expand cold chain capacity

Program funds will support cold storage equipment purchases to benefit food assistance operations.

Commentary: Will the Real USDA Reorganization Plan Please Stand Up?

AFIDA Updates Explained: USDA Proposes Substantial Revisions to AFIDA Regulations (Part 2)

by Micah Brown, Research Specialist Over the past several years, foreign ownership and investment in U.S. agricultural land has received increased...

EB-2 NIW for Agricultural Engineers, Agronomists, and Food Scientists: Why Your Field Is Now a National Priority

On June 25, 2026, the Trump Administration formally identified regenerative agriculture, farm resilience, and food security as priorities for federal policy and action. Executive O...

Congressman hears USDA funding and staffing concerns

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says farmers are concerned about reduced staffing and funding at the USDA. Congressman Eric Sorensen, of Illinois, says he continue...

U.S. Farmers Lost Conservation Experts in Trump’s Federal Cuts. Now They’re Hurting for Help

August 31, 2026 | Source: WGLT.org | by Abigail Bottar On a hot summer day, John Williams is walking through the vegetable farm he manages in central Illinois. “All these white tu...

Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service Hosts USDA to Expand Trade Ties

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Th...

One Farmer, One File progressing

The deputy secretary of the USDA says the agency is moving full speed ahead on its One Farmer, One File initiative. Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield, “We’re seeking to drag this depa...