USDA announces largest-ever increase in SNAP benefits 08.19.2021 By Jay Sjerven Would be about 21% gain in fiscal year 2022.Read More
Issue of decreased dairy products in school cafeterias heads to Washington 06.01.2021 By Bailey Hryb A report states that 79% of children ages 9-13 are not meeting the recommended intake of dairy productsRead More
US affirms no transmission of COVID-19 through food or packaging 02.26.2021 By Dairy Processing Team US agencies push back against China’s assertions.Read More
USDA’s Johansson to join Sugar Alliance 02.25.2021 By Kristen Putch Robert Johansson, PhD, served as chief economist since 2015.Read More
Vilsack returns to helm of USDA 02.24.2021 By Jay Sjerven Senate overwhelmingly votes to confirm Tom Vilsack as ag secretary.Read More
Vilsack points to key priorities for USDA 02.18.2021 By Jay Sjerven President's nominee for secretary of agriculture outlines action plan on pandemic, racial justice and climate change.Read More
USDA fills senior staff positions 02.01.2021 By Kristen Putch Virginia commissioner nominated to USDA No. 2 position.Read More