Other Ag News

Monday, June 30, 2025 - 10:00am

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2025 – As summer grilling season heats up, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reminds Americans to declare independence from foodborne illness this holiday season.

“Summer barbecues are a favorite...

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Monday, June 30, 2025 - 9:35am

(Washington, D.C., June 30, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins published an opinion piece in Newsweek on how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will empower farmers and ranchers.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 4:35pm

(Washington, D.C., June 26, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today provided an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s comprehensive, five-pronged strategy...

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Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 12:23pm

Washington, DC, June 26, 2025 – The Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) announced that three students have been awarded the Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship. ...

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 1:10pm

(Washington, D.C., June 25, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins published an opinion piece in the Deseret News following her announcement...

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 11:07am

(Washington, D.C., June 25, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

“American farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to feed, fuel, and...

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 3:10pm

(Washington, D.C., June 24, 2025) — Following U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins’ announcement...

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 11:01am

The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is a collaborative multi-state effort by Cooperative Extension Services across the country to improve timely information delivery to people affected by disasters, including...

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 9:08am

At the event, the young people learned about USDA programs and resources to support beginning farmers and ranchers, professional development opportunities, and the history of agriculture in the United States.

“The future generation is critical for the United States, our food and farming...

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Monday, June 23, 2025 - 4:47pm

(Santa Fe, N.M., June 23, 2025) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced during a meeting of the Western Governors’ Association in New Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule. This outdated administrative...

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