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(Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026) — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced it will move its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, and begin a sweeping restructuring of the agency to move leadership closer to the forests and communities it...
Read MoreKnow Your Ham
Not all hams are produced the same way, so it is important to know what type of ham you purchased before cooking or serving it.
(Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today announced new actions aimed at boosting the supply of American born, raised, and harvested beef by supporting American ranchers...
Read More(Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins penned an opinion piece in Agri-Pulse emphasizing the essential role our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities play in powering the nation.
Editor’s Note: This is the third post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on March 5. The ...
Read MoreEditor’s Note: This is the second post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on March 5. The...
Read MorePurchase Kosher Meat Safely
During Passover, many families serve kosher meat and poultry, which are produced under rabbinical supervision.
(WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2026) – Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for large gatherings, following basic food safety...
Read MoreEditor’s Note: This is the first post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on March 5. This post provides an overview of the markup process and the bill as a whole, as well as...
Read MoreConsumers often find marketing claims such as, raised without antibiotics, cage-free, and grass-fed on protein-based food packaging. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) offers audit services that provide assurance to customers on the validity of...
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