USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn’t influence California wildfire response
If confirmed, Rollins would take charge of the agency at a time when many farmers have seen their profits plunge and when the Forest Service is joining efforts to fight a wave of wildfires in ...
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Trump pick for USDA secretary says she has ‘a lot to learn’ about bird flu
Nominee for Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Thursday during her confirmation hearing she has “a lot to learn” about bird flu.
RI, Mass. no longer giving EBT theft reimbursements
Anyone who experienced fraud on their EBT card after Dec. 20, 2024 will likely not be reimbursed unless the state sets money aside in its budget.
Opinion
USDA pick Rollins to ‘follow and listen’ to farmers on deportations
Brooke Rollins, the nominee for Agriculture secretary, said she would listen to farmers in executing President Trump's deportation policy.
Dems ask Trump USDA pick who will do 'backbreaking' farming amid mass deportations
Lawmakers want to know if President Donald Trump's plans of mass deportation for illegal immigrants will impact American farmers and create a worker shortage.
New report calls for improved oversight of meat and poultry
A new watchdog report highlights issues with the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding meat and poultry safety. The report shows that the department has paused work ...
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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 President Trump’s campaign.
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Brooke Rollins says she’ll shield farmers from impacts of Trump’s tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
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States are doing a terrible job enforcing laws meant to protect farmed animals
Most state anti-cruelty laws also exempt farmed animals or allow standard practices that are patently cruel. No federal law in the United States explicitly regulates the treatment of animals on farms, ...
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USDA Announces Several Senior Staff Positions
Jennifer Tiller will serve as chief of staff to the Deputy Secretary and Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. Most recently, she was the Deputy Staff Director for ...
Trump pick to lead USDA eyes payments to farmers to cover trade losses from tariffs
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday she would consider direct payments to farmers to offset losses from proposed tariffs, modeled after the ...
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Farmers Speak Up On The Importance Of Global Ag Innovation
Farm Journal Foundation's Farmer Ambassadors and staff held more than 100 meetings in Washington, D.C., to explain the value of investing in global ag research, development, and nutrition security ...