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USDA Reopens Offices Nationwide, Easing Shutdown Strain
California Ag Today
The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.
Georgia Secures $531 Million in Federal Relief for Hurricane Helene Recovery
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announce new block grant program to support farmers, timber producers, and rural communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
USDA Unveils Rural Veterinary Action Plan to Tackle Shortage
California Ag Today
A new initiative aims to bring more large animal veterinarians to America’s rural communities.
Schiff, Curtis Urge USDA to Boost Firefighting Capacity
California Ag Today
According to a release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office, the bipartisan call presses USDA to speed Red Card certifications for wildland firefighters as extreme heat and wildfire risks grow.
USDA Delivers Relief for Hurricane-Hit Florida Ag Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Over $675 million in federal funding will help producers recover—and underscores the need for storm prep now.
Senators Demand Answers on Cancelled Ag Funding
California Ag Today
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff joins call for transparency after USDA pulls nearly $149 million in awards.
Great American Farmers Market to Take Over the National Mall
Southeast Regional Ag News
A weeklong celebration of food, farming, and the folks who feed America kicks off August 3.
USDA Opens $16 Billion Disaster Relief Program for Farmers Hit in 2023–2024
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers with crop losses from recent natural disasters can now apply for federal aid through the USDA’s new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.
Trump Administration Sues California Over Egg Laws
California Ag Today
Federal lawsuit challenges California’s cage-free egg requirements as producers navigate rising costs and disease pressures.
Tax Relief and Federal Aid on the Way for Farmers Hit by Hurricane Helene
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia’s governor has signed off on tax breaks for producers recovering from Hurricane Helene, helping keep more federal disaster relief in farmers’ pockets. With federal dollars set to start flowing soon, Southeast ag producers may finally see some much-needed relief.
$1 Billion Bird Flu Strategy
California Ag Today
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled a $1 billion strategy on February 26, 2025, aimed at curbing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), protecting the poultry industry, and lowering egg prices.
USDA Gaps Getting Filled
California Ag Today
Brooke Rollins was approved to be the 33rd Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture by a Senate vote last week.
American Farm Bureau Reacts to Rollins Confirmation
Southeast Regional Ag News
Brooke Rollins was approved to be the 33rd Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture by a Senate vote last week.
Brooke Rollins Excited For Next Steps
Line on Agriculture
President-Elect USDA Secretary of Agriculture nominee, Brook Rollins is optimistic about the future administration leaders.