The day after the argument, the USDA launched a compliance review of the University of Maine, accusing the system of "openly disregarding" the order. An email sent on Monday from Chelsea D.

The program helps states buy domestic local food for school and childcare facilities, according to the USDA’s website. The rest of the money was earmarked for the Local Food Purchase Assistance ...

The USDA was set to give $660 million to schools and $500 million to food banks, The Hill reported. The programs were withdrawn because they “no longer effectuate the goals of the agency,” a ...

But, with Easter just around the corner, Rollins acknowledged the positive change is likely short-lived and holiday demand could deliver another spell of sticker shock to already fatigued consumers.

(USDA was ordered to reinstate thousands of probationary employees by an independent federal board this week.) Trump has also imposed or threatened tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, the three ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Many of those who live off the farm may not be aware that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) also manages food programs and grants across the nation. The ...

This added burden comes as many Americans have already been experiencing sticker shock at their supermarkets. Data from the Labor Department showed that in January, grocery prices — which had ...

Rollins said USDA was also exploring the use of vaccines and therapeutics in chickens to cut down on culling of birds, but the agency has not yet authorized any for use. “To every family ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins rolls out a five-part plan Wednesday to fight bird flu and high egg ...