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Federal judge blocks Trump administration's plan to freeze key assistance programs
In a significant legal intervention, a federal judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to freeze over 2,000 ...
USDA responds to report that official was escorted out of office after 'refusing to comply' with Trump firing
Phyllis Fong, the former inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who was recently fired by the Trump White ...
Trump USDA secretary nominee Brooke Rollins says she has 'a lot to learn' about bird flu
Trump agriculture secretary nominee Brooke Rollins says bird flu will be 'one of the very top priorities' for USDA if she is ...
Agriculture secretary oversees food production, rural life, and nutrition programs that help millions afford healthy diets
The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece of ...
Nutrition programs unaffected by Trump funding freeze, White House says
Nutrition programs that deliver food assistance to millions of U.S. families will not be affected by a White House pause on ...
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Deadline for WVDA Drought Recovery Program is tomorrow
The deadline for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture drought recovery program is tomorrow. Applications need to be ...
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USDA pick Rollins to ‘follow and listen’ to farmers on deportations
Trump’s agenda raises questions about the H-2A program, which allows migrant workers to enter the U.S. for seasonal work. The USDA said the average H-2A visa period in 2023 was almost six months ...
USDA official fired by Trump admin escorted out of office after 'refusing to comply' with termination: report
Phyllis Fong, the former inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who was recently fired by the Trump White ...