United States Department of Agriculture.
department of the US government
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The United States Department of Agriculture granted $33.1 million to Morocco.Some support1 report
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The USDA granted $26.5M to West Virginia State University to house a new Agriculture Complex.Some support4 reports
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American Heart Association and USDA provided nutritional facts regarding tinned fish.Some support1 report
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The United States Department of Agriculture and the Skin Cancer Foundation are collaborating to report on the health issues specific to farm workers.Some support3 reports
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USDA assists in addressing cafeteria building cost overruns in Hardy County.Some support1 report
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The United States Department of Agriculture is administering SNAP benefits in Louisiana on behalf of the federal government.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Research is underway at Simon Fraser University in Berkeley regarding groundwater use and agricultural water demands in California.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Bangladesh signed an MoU with US Wheat Associates and received USDA reports regarding its wheat imports.Some support1 report
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Russell Barnett questioned the use of food service funding by the United States Department of Agriculture.Some support1 report
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Cochiti Pueblo is facing land transfer issues involving the USDA, compounded by the fact that it owes unpaid property taxes to Sandoval County.Some support1 report
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FSIS monitors food safety standards and operates under the umbrella of the United States Department of Agriculture.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The USDA is collaborating with international bodies and academic institutions in Pakistan on research concerning national emissions baselines and agricultural practices.Some support2 reports
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USDA reports a critical maize shortage in Kenya.Some support1 report
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USDA data regarding historical food production in Cuba has been cited.Some support1 report
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Buhl received matching funds from a USDA grant, while Jim Matthews expressed feelings on the Buhl project.Some support2 reports
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The company Feeding Our Future is using federal child nutrition program funds, with a judge presiding over the case findings and proposals for relaxed enrollment provisions.Some support2 reports
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USDA is monitoring pistachio yields in Kern County, while CSU advises on market dynamics affecting the region.Some support1 report
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A project involving Kit Carson Electric Co-op requires federal funding from the United States Department of Agriculture.Some support1 report
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On August 14, 2026, it was reported that food products under the purview of the United States Department of Agriculture were being distributed through PCTF.Some support2 reports
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USAO investigated a kickback and fraud scheme involving the United States Department of Agriculture.Some support2 reports
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A proposed bill seeks to mandate domestic food sourcing and establish a new waiver process under USDA authority.Some support2 reports
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The board of supervisors is seeking federal funding from the US Department of Agriculture for a sewer project in North Madison County.Some support1 report
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Statistics Canada and the United States Department of Agriculture are jointly reporting on agricultural employment data.Some support1 report
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FDA rules regarding food safety are being influenced by historical figures like Ronald Reagan, with Consumer Reports lending its support as Amazon sells compliant products.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Land transfer of 10,000 acres involving Sandia Pueblo is under review by the United States Department of Agriculture.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The USDA reported little change in the drought status in Central Florida.Some support1 report
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The United States Department of Agriculture is offering testing programs and resources for PFAS to landowners in Bennington County.Some support1 report
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Pete's Safari in Grand Island must comply with federal oversight from the USDA and is seeking solutions to remain operational.Some support1 report
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Broome County declares disaster status due to crop losses, involving the United States Department of Agriculture.Some support1 report
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created NMB to promote mango consumption.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Announcements regarding pest control efforts and confirmed cases of the pest in New Mexico and Texas have been reported.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The Texas Animal Health Commission is directing a joint response with federal partners to address a screwworm threat.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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DOJ seeks five years of SNAP records from Minnesota as both Minnesota and Kentucky face refusal to share SNAP data.Some support1 report
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A shared federal law regarding payment error rates affected Idaho and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on June 25, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Dick Durbin secured a Congressionally Directed Spending Grant from the USDA for local healthcare infrastructure in Lawrence County.Some support1 report
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported on state payment error rates affecting operations in Nevada and South Dakota.Some support1 report
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The USDA released guidance regarding the H-2A program, involving the Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and its president, Heidi Fischer.Some support1 report
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Greg Abbott approved an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture to provide funding for animal health initiatives.Some support1 report
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An HOA in Madison requires a permit from the United States Department of Agriculture for bird culling.Some support1 report
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Senator Rosen called on the United States Department of Agriculture to strengthen its response to an issue.Some support1 report
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What's reaching United States Department of Agriculture
Events traced to United States Department of Agriculture, step by step, newest first- USDA must push international sales to reverse cotton export declineUSDA must oversee international efforts to regain cotton export dominanceLikely
- How will the tariff-free imports of foreign beef affect the United States Department of Agriculture?The USDA is tasked with investigating market practices and issuing required reports.Reported
Explainers that pass through United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture is a step on the way to someone else- New cotton export push may require congressional fundingNew cotton export push may require congressional fundingPossible
- New policies may help agriculture after US loses top cotton export titleNew USDA policies aim to stabilize cotton farming after losing top export titlePossible
- USDA may adjust programs to support cotton growersUSDA Rural Development may adjust programs to support cotton growers facing financial strainPossible
- How does the USDA's Seed Sovereignty Initiative affect agriculture?How will the USDA's Seed Sovereignty Initiative affect agriculture?Reported
Around United States Department of Agriculture this week
News at the entities that move United States Department of Agriculture most-
Brooke Rollins StructuralBrooke Rollins visited Caldwell for a roundtable discussion, while the US lost its top cotton exporter title to Brazil.Moves United States Department of Agriculture
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Donald Trump StructuralAdministration policies have caused a visa slowdown, impacting Austria's immigration rules and involving Africa.Moves United States Department of Agriculture
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federal government StructuralTinubu disclosed reforms and provided N8 billion intervention to the Federal University of Health Sciences.Moves United States Department of Agriculture
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Broome County TransactionalMatt Ryan, a former Binghamton mayor, is challenging the incumbent Sheriff in a county election and proposing jail reform.Moves United States Department of Agriculture
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board of supervisors TransactionalContra Costa County officials proposed reducing the number of advisory board positions.Moves United States Department of Agriculture
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Dick Durbin OperationalOffice facilitated contact between advocates and Control Data Corporation (CDC), providing testimony regarding a 2.5 million estimate.Moves United States Department of Agriculture
Connections
The 40 strongest of 459, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Brooke Rollins Structural
Brooke Rollins serves as the agricultural secretary, overseeing functions within the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Donald Trump Structural
The USDA operates under the policy direction and influence of Donald Trump's administration.
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North Carolina Transactional
North Carolina is receiving $65M in Helene recovery funds managed by the USDA.
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Food Safety and Inspection Service Structural
The Food Safety and Inspection Service operates as a subordinate agency under the umbrella of the United States Department of Agriculture.
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federal government Structural
The United States Department of Agriculture functions as the implementing agency for the mandates of the federal government.
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West Virginia State University Structural
The USDA granted $26.5M to WVSU to house and operate an agriculture complex.
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City Harvest Structural
City Harvest is functionally dependent on the funding and policy decisions made by the USDA regarding SNAP programs.
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Justice Operational
Justice commented on program fraud issues related to the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Pueblo de Cochiti Structural
The relationship is defined by ongoing land transfer issues involving the Pueblo's land base and the oversight/processes of the USDA.
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Tim Sheehy Structural
Tim Sheehy's proposed bills establish a new waiver process that relies entirely on the functional authority and management capacity of the USDA.
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West Virginia Structural
The state's operational funding and program viability are functionally dependent on the standards and reports issued by the federal agency.
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Broome County Transactional
Broome County seeks and receives official disaster declarations from the USDA regarding crop losses.
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FOOD Share Operational
The company's operations are subject to market conditions influenced by policy decisions of the USDA.
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National Anti-Vivisection Society Mentioned together
NAVS bases its animal welfare analysis on official inspection records published by the USDA.
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United Soybean Board Structural
A director from the USDA is appointed to represent agricultural interests, including those of the United Soybean Board.
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Madison Structural
Madison's actions regarding bird culling are subject to permits and oversight required by the USDA.
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Buhl Structural
Buhl receives matching funds from a grant provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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South Dakota Structural
The USDA administers agricultural programs and tracks payment errors within South Dakota.
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board of supervisors Transactional
The board of supervisors is seeking federal funding from the United States Department of Agriculture for a specific local infrastructure project.
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Bennington County Shared context
The USDA provides testing programs and PFAS resources to landowners operating within Bennington County.
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Texas Shared context
The USDA monitors and manages agricultural policy and pest outbreaks within the geographical boundaries of Texas.
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American Soybean Association Structural
The relationship between the industry association and the government body is functionally linked to market forecasts regarding rising production costs.
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Idaho Foodbank Structural
A establishes the food security standards that B must follow to operate.
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Lawrence County Structural
The USDA provides programmatic and financial support through Rural Development initiatives that affect local healthcare infrastructure in Lawrence County.
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New World Shared context
A is identified as a region where the screwworm parasite risk exists, which is relevant to the operational concerns of the USDA.
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Morocco Transactional
The USDA provided a grant of $33.1 million to Morocco.
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Minnesota Structural
Minnesota is subject to federal oversight and record requests from the USDA regarding SNAP program administration.
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California Structural
The USDA tracks California's grape shipment volumes as part of its oversight function.
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Idaho Structural
Idaho is subject to shared federal laws regarding payment error rates enforced by the USDA.
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Feeding Our Future Structural
Feeding Our Future relies on federal child nutrition program funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Kern County Structural
The USDA monitors agricultural yields, such as pistachio yields, within Kern County.
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Dick Durbin Operational
Dick Durbin influences the USDA's actions, specifically in securing congressionally directed spending grants.
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Rhode Island Transactional
An individual from Rhode Island was implicated in a SNAP fraud scheme involving the USDA.
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RICE Structural
The USDA regulates RICE production levels through official confirmations of cuts.
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Kenya Mentioned together
The USDA reports on the critical maize shortage affecting Kenya.
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Bangladesh Mentioned together
The USDA reports on Bangladesh's wheat import activities.
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Brandon Gill Shared context
Brandon Gill participates in oversight hearings scrutinizing USDA government program policy.
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Berkeley Mentioned together
The two entities are linked through collaboration on a study concerning agricultural water demands.
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Skin Cancer Foundation Mentioned together
Both organizations are noted for addressing the health risks faced by agricultural workers.
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American Heart Association Mentioned together
Both organizations are cited together for informing nutritional facts about tinned fish.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- USDA rolled out SNAP changes in Kentucky, leading to losses that Beshear commented on, following cuts from Trump's bill.
- USDA is tracking California grape shipment volumes, while Circana monitors broader consumer spending patterns.
- The United States Department of Agriculture granted $33.1 million to Morocco.
- The USDA granted $26.5M to West Virginia State University to house a new Agriculture Complex.
September 2026
11 events- American Heart Association and USDA provided nutritional facts regarding tinned fish.
- The United States Department of Agriculture and the Skin Cancer Foundation are collaborating to report on the health issues specific to farm workers.
- USDA assists in addressing cafeteria building cost overruns in Hardy County.
- The United States Department of Agriculture is administering SNAP benefits in Louisiana on behalf of the federal government.
- Bangladesh signed an MoU with US Wheat Associates and received USDA reports regarding its wheat imports.
- Russell Barnett questioned the use of food service funding by the United States Department of Agriculture.
- Cochiti Pueblo is facing land transfer issues involving the USDA, compounded by the fact that it owes unpaid property taxes to Sandoval County.
- FSIS monitors food safety standards and operates under the umbrella of the United States Department of Agriculture.
- The USDA is collaborating with international bodies and academic institutions in Pakistan on research concerning national emissions baselines and agricultural practices.
- USDA reports a critical maize shortage in Kenya.
- USDA data regarding historical food production in Cuba has been cited.
August 2026
10 events- Research is underway at Simon Fraser University in Berkeley regarding groundwater use and agricultural water demands in California.
- Buhl received matching funds from a USDA grant, while Jim Matthews expressed feelings on the Buhl project.
- The company Feeding Our Future is using federal child nutrition program funds, with a judge presiding over the case findings and proposals for relaxed enrollment provisions.
- USDA is monitoring pistachio yields in Kern County, while CSU advises on market dynamics affecting the region.
- A project involving Kit Carson Electric Co-op requires federal funding from the United States Department of Agriculture.
- On August 14, 2026, it was reported that food products under the purview of the United States Department of Agriculture were being distributed through PCTF.
- USAO investigated a kickback and fraud scheme involving the United States Department of Agriculture.
- A proposed bill seeks to mandate domestic food sourcing and establish a new waiver process under USDA authority.
- The board of supervisors is seeking federal funding from the US Department of Agriculture for a sewer project in North Madison County.
- Statistics Canada and the United States Department of Agriculture are jointly reporting on agricultural employment data.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
7 events- FDA rules regarding food safety are being influenced by historical figures like Ronald Reagan, with Consumer Reports lending its support as Amazon sells compliant products.
- Land transfer of 10,000 acres involving Sandia Pueblo is under review by the United States Department of Agriculture.
- The USDA reported little change in the drought status in Central Florida.
- The United States Department of Agriculture is offering testing programs and resources for PFAS to landowners in Bennington County.
- Pete's Safari in Grand Island must comply with federal oversight from the USDA and is seeking solutions to remain operational.
- Broome County declares disaster status due to crop losses, involving the United States Department of Agriculture.
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created NMB to promote mango consumption.
June 2026
10 events- Announcements regarding pest control efforts and confirmed cases of the pest in New Mexico and Texas have been reported.
- The Texas Animal Health Commission is directing a joint response with federal partners to address a screwworm threat.
- DOJ seeks five years of SNAP records from Minnesota as both Minnesota and Kentucky face refusal to share SNAP data.
- A shared federal law regarding payment error rates affected Idaho and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on June 25, 2026.
- Dick Durbin secured a Congressionally Directed Spending Grant from the USDA for local healthcare infrastructure in Lawrence County.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported on state payment error rates affecting operations in Nevada and South Dakota.
- The USDA released guidance regarding the H-2A program, involving the Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and its president, Heidi Fischer.
- Greg Abbott approved an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture to provide funding for animal health initiatives.
- An HOA in Madison requires a permit from the United States Department of Agriculture for bird culling.
- Senator Rosen called on the United States Department of Agriculture to strengthen its response to an issue.