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Editor’s Note: This is the second post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on March 5. The...
Read MorePurchase Kosher Meat Safely
During Passover, many families serve kosher meat and poultry, which are produced under rabbinical supervision.
(WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2026) – Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for large gatherings, following basic food safety...
Read MoreEditor’s Note: This is the first post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on March 5. This post provides an overview of the markup process and the bill as a whole, as well as...
Read MoreConsumers often find marketing claims such as, raised without antibiotics, cage-free, and grass-fed on protein-based food packaging. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) offers audit services that provide assurance to customers on the validity of...
Read More(Washington, D.C., March 24, 2026) – Today, on National Agriculture Day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to inform meat, poultry, and egg producers of the “Product of USA” voluntary labeling...
Read More(Washington, D.C., March 19, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. published a joint opinion piece in Fox News highlighting the need to strengthen SNAP retailer stocking standards.
In 2026, USDA will begin transforming duplicative loan and grant systems into a modern platform built for the 21st century. We’re excited to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to improve customer experience and reduce approval times.
Investing in Rural America...
(Washington, D.C., March 16, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today completed the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and issued the final record of decision for the Resolution Copper Project. The decision is now available on the agency’s...
Read More(Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it has awarded over $26.8 million to grant projects through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The program helps local and regional food entities develop, coordinate, and...
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