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USDA announced this week $394 million in grants for rural infrastructure improvements. The funds will benefit around 2 million people with better […]

USDA announced the formal implementation of the $3.1 billion Climate Smart Initiative last week. The amount is a whopping three times more […]

Up to $1 billion in grants are now available to help farmers and rural business owners install renewable energy systems or make […]

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $50 million investment last week to help expand access to healthy school meal programs. Vilsack […]

The farm bill debate continues to take shape as congressional leaders discuss the critical points of this year’s legislation. U.S. Ag Secretary […]

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack continues his efforts to reduce consolidation in agriculture. An effort, he says, that will spur improved competition […]

USDA, in partnership with ag and wildlife groups, has partnered to launch the Farmers for Soil Health initiative. With a $95 million […]

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told lawmakers and policy leaders that addressing inequity is critical in promoting innovation. At last week’s 99th […]

Mexico has retracted a date previously set for a ban on genetically modified (GM) corn in animal feed and industrial use. However, […]

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled new USDA nutritious school meals initiatives at a recent Healthy School Meals Roundtable. The meal standards […]