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(Washington, D.C., April 7, 2026) – USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously evaluate...
Read More(Washington, D.C., April 7, 2026) — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of the USDA Guidance Portal. This interactive tool — a searchable, indexed database — contains guidance issued by the Department and its agencies.
(Washington, D.C., April 7, 2026) — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized a rule modernizing the...
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Release: FY2027 USDA Budget Proposal is a Historic Setback for Farmers and... Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
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Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Welcomes Applications for its Eighth Cycle The Cynthia Hayes... Read MoreFor Immediate Release
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
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Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For Next Generation Farmers
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
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Release: USDA Halts Rural Energy Efficiency InvestmentsWashington, DC, April 1, 2026...
Read More(Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026) — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced it will move its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, and begin a sweeping restructuring of the agency to move leadership closer to the forests and communities it...
Read MoreKnow Your Ham
Not all hams are produced the same way, so it is important to know what type of ham you purchased before cooking or serving it.
(Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today announced new actions aimed at boosting the supply of American born, raised, and harvested beef by supporting American ranchers...
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