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A Safer Way to Host Mother’s Day Brunch

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 9:17am

From egg casseroles to shared plates, Mother’s Day brunch often includes foods that are prepared in advance and served buffet-style. Planning how foods will be cooked and served safely is an important part of hosting.

Cook Egg Dishes Thoroughly

Egg-based dishes are a...

USDA Requires SNAP Authorized Retailers to Carry More Real Food

USDA News

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 9:05am

(Washington, D.C., May 7, 2026) — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the final rule regarding stocking standards for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ensuring a broader variety of nutritious food is...

Release: Senate Bill Aims to Strengthen USDA Support for Urban and Innovative Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Monday, May 4, 2026 - 8:13pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Laura Zaks

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

press@sustainableagriculture.net

Tel. 347.563.6408

Release: Senate Bill Aims to Strengthen USDA Support for Urban and Innovative Farmers

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USDA Announces Actions to Better Serve States, Nutrition Program Recipients, and the American Taxpayer

USDA News

Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 1:00pm

(Washington, D.C., April 30, 2026) — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services mission area announced its intention to introduce the Food and Nutrition Administration. This shift will include a reorganization and relocation, all to...

Comment: NSAC Responds to House Farm Bill Passage

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 12:54pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Laura Zaks

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

press@sustainableagriculture.net

Tel. 347.563.6408

Comment: NSAC Responds to House Farm Bill Passage

Washington, DC, April 30, 2026...

Secretary of Agriculture Issues 2026 Wildfire Readiness Memorandum Ahead of Active Fire Season

USDA News

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 6:19pm

(Washington, D.C., April 29, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today issued a new Secretarial Memorandum (PDF, 882 KB) and...

USDA and EXIM Announce Historic Partnership to Put American Farmers First and Boost Exports

USDA News

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 9:00am

(Washington, D.C., April 29, 2026) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an expanded partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to increase domestic agricultural production and exports, while reducing the agricultural trade deficit...

USDA Issues Second Supplemental Disaster Payment to Farmers, Extends Program Application Deadline to August 12

USDA News

Friday, April 24, 2026 - 1:00pm

(Higginsville, MO, April 24, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today in Missouri announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is maximizing disaster assistance support for producers by issuing a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP)...