USDA Opens New $175 Million Program to Expand Rural Nuclear Power Supply
The USDA announced $175 million available in the new Affordable Rural Cooperative Program to boost rural nuclear power.
USDA Launches Effort to Expand Agricultural Exports
After wrapping up in New Zealand, Under Secretary Lindberg will travel to Melbourne to lead the Australia trade mission.
Glen Smith Sworn in as Secretary for Rural Development
Glen took his oath of office at a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair on August 21, 2026.
USDA Opens Program to Boost Rural Electric Energy
Individual awards for partially forgivable loans will range between $1 million and $100 million and will support affordable power for American families.
USDA Announces Rural Leadership Appointments
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently announced a series of leadership appointments at USDA.
USDA has new Partners in the Fight Against Screwworm
The USDA awarded a combined $105 million to 40 different projects aimed at stopping the spread of New World Screwworm.
Historic $125 Million Annual Investment in Agricultural Research Infrastructure
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture will administer this competitive funding opportunity.
Preparing Brisket Safely for Passover/Easter
Because brisket is a large cut of meat that often requires advance planning, food safety should start well before the meal is served.
USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World Screwworm
The federal agency accused Miller of disregarding proven strategies to combat the parasitic pest “in favor of clickbait publicity stunts.”
USDA Reveals Three-Point Plan
The three-point plan was announced during remarks at the annual meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
USDA To Hold Listening Sessions on Rural and Federal Veterinary Workforces
A low percentage of veterinary school students come from rural areas or express interest in rural practice, and an even lower percentage of recent veterinary school graduates enter into production animal medicine.
Don’t Fumble Those Chicken Wings
Don’t let food safety missteps fumble your Super Bowl party.
USDA Expands Access to Nutrition Resources
The Nutrition Hubs will be located at three Land-grant Universities: Texas A&M AgriLife Research, University of Hawaii, and Utah State University.
Keep your Kitchen Clean and Sanitized this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time when friends and family gather to celebrate together, and the center of the action is the kitchen.
The Right Tools to Prepare Your Turkey Safely
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has some tips to reduce any anxiety over cooking your turkey this year.
USDA to provide $466.5 million to Strengthen Global Food Security
Through Food for Progress, USDA will provide $218.5 million to help seven countries strengthen their agricultural systems, adopt climate smart technologies, sustainably increase productivity and expand international trade.
$70M Awarded for Agricultural Research
The innovative program focuses on a broad range of needed research, education and Extension solutions.
Spring Holiday Food Safety
These holiday meals often have cultural significance and may require foods to be prepared early, so that religious obligations are completed prior to gathering and enjoying the meals.
USDA to Expand Clean Power in Rural Communities
The announcement includes the first five awards totaling $139 million under the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program.
Rural Energy for America Program National Program Launched
The USDA is setting an initial goal of helping 400 individual farmers deploy smaller-scale wind projects.