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WASHINGTON, August 12, 2025 – Five employees with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have been honored with Service to America medals for their groundbreaking research and...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, August 11, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the call for nominations to serve on the USDA Tribal...
Read MoreYour mind is one of the most important tools on your farm. Just like upgrading your equipment, continuing your education can make all the difference in the growth and success of your farm operation. If you want to enhance your business and technical skills to progress toward your farming goals,...
Read MoreThanks to a multi-year strategic approach to improve the security of our information systems and effectively manage information technology resources and risks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) earned a maturity score of 4 out of 5 for the first time ever in the...
Read MoreSummer is always a prime time for vacations, and many dream of a beach getaway. This year, travel trends suggest folks are budget-conscious and may be sticking closer to home for their beach time, opting for destinations like Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
(Washington, D.C., August 9, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced $152 million in investments for 19 rural development projects in communities across the State of Iowa. These unprecedented, coordinated U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
Read More(Washington, D.C., August 9, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced President Trump’s nominations of key USDA leadership at the Iowa State Fair. This rounds out the senior leadership of USDA.
(Washington, D.C., August 8, 2025) – U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H., and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins this week announced plans to support American citrus growers and cut bureaucratic barriers by proposing an...
Read More(Washington, D.C., August 8, 2025) – U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen A. Vaden yesterday hosted the fifth day of the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall with an evening celebrating the beauty of our nation’s land, people, and agriculture. ...
Read More(Washington, D.C., August 8, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins published an opinion piece in the Washington Examiner highlighting the significance of the Great American Farmers Market as a national celebration of local products, American agriculture...
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