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Secretary Rollins Sends Letter Challenging Governor Newsom’s Use of USDA Funding on Programs to Implement Radical Transgender Ideology, Violating Parental Rights

Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 7:45pm

(Washington, D.C., March 27, 2025) — Today, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins sent a letter (PDF, 44.6 KB) to Governor Gavin Newsom announcing a review of federal funding California receives...

Release: NSAC Commends Defense of Farmers Amidst Ongoing Unlawful Contract Freeze

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 4:45pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Laura Zaks

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

press@sustainableagriculture.net

Tel. 347.563.6408

Release: NSAC Commends Defense of Farmers Amidst Ongoing Unlawful Contract Freeze

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USDA Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments, Provides Path for Applicants to Support U.S. Energy Independence

USDA News

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 6:30pm

(Washington, D.C., March 25, 2025) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy For America Program (REAP), Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and...

U.S. Agriculture on the Global Stage: Reflections from Gulfood 2025

USDA Blog

Monday, March 24, 2025 - 12:59pm

At the Dubai World Trade Centre, Gulfood 2025 wasn’t just a trade show – it was a marketplace...

Uninsured: Federal Crop Insurance Program Leaves Most Farms Unprotected

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Friday, March 21, 2025 - 11:00am

Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera.

Crop insurance is the cornerstone of the farm safety net, insuring farms for losses from unpredictable weather, market fluctuations, and other risks. Consequently, the federal crop insurance program (FCIP) is the...

USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers

USDA News

Friday, March 21, 2025 - 10:00am

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area. These appointees will lead efforts to advance President Trump’s America First agenda and ensure that...

USDA Announces Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as NIFA Director

USDA News

Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 6:30pm

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). As Director, Dr. Hamby will lead USDA’s efforts to advance agricultural...

USDA Update on Progress of Five-Pronged Strategy to Combat Avian Flu and Lower Egg Prices

USDA News

Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 5:00pm

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a stakeholder update today to provide the first progress report on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)...

Farmers Speak Out on the Devastating Impact of USDA Funding Freeze

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 4:48pm

Farmer Patrick Brown speaking at a recent NSAC virtual briefing

On March 6, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) ...

USDA Announces $280 Million Grant Agreement to Support Rio Grande Valley Agricultural Producers Amid Severe Water Shortages

USDA News

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 5:15pm

McALLEN, Texas, March 19, 2025 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a $280 million grant agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to provide critical economic relief to eligible Rio Grande...