USDA considering widespread vaccinations for U.S. poultry in light of RFK Jr.’s concerns
Poultry Vaccination Concerns Raised by HHS Director Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed concerns about vaccinating poultry against the highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5) virus, suggesting that it may create environments where mutant viruses could emerge, potentially affecting humans. “All my agencies advise against bird vaccinations,” Kennedy stated. During […]
Legislators and USDA work together to address New World screwworm at the southern border
Carnivorous parasites have recently been identified in Mexico, not too far from the U.S.-Mexico border, raising alarms among American farmers and ranchers. The New World screwworm is a type of parasitic fly that lays eggs in the open wounds of various animals such as cattle, sheep, and even some wildlife, though it can occasionally affect […]
Wisconsin Dairy Farmer Takes Legal Action Against USDA Over Delay in Ending Biden-Era DEI Programs
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Freedom (WIL) has initiated a lawsuit against the USDA, contending that it maintains discriminatory practices that originated during the Biden administration. The lawsuit, filed by dairy farmer Adam Faust from Chilton, Wisconsin, in federal court against secretary Brooke Rollins, argues that the USDA’s programs contravene the Constitution’s equal protection […]
USDA grants exceptions to three states to prohibit junk food in SNAP
SNAP Program Updates in Three States On Tuesday, Brook Rollins, the director, signed off on exemptions for three states, enabling participants in the Government Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to restrict purchases of junk food like sodas and candies. This shift marks a significant change in how public assistance funds can be used. Arkansas, Idaho, […]
USDA Promises to Strengthen American Food Security After Chinese ‘Agroterrorism’ Concern
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that new initiatives aimed at bolstering food security in the United States will be introduced in the coming weeks, following the arrest of Chinese nationals suspected of trying to smuggle harmful fungi into the country. Rollins emphasized to the Daily Caller News Foundation that “If this country doesn’t have food […]
Nebraska will prohibit sugary drinks from food stamp benefits following a significant USDA approval.
Nebraska’s New Soda Ban under SNAP Nebraska has become the first state to obtain a federal exemption that allows it to prohibit the purchase of sugary drinks and energy beverages with benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. This decision, announced on Monday by USDA Secretary Brook Rollins, will impact […]
USDA Stops Cattle Imports from Mexico Because of Flesh-Eating Pest
The Trump administration has halted the import of live cattle, horses, and bison due to the emergence of dangerous pests that may cross the southern border. On Sunday, Brooke Rollins, Director General of the USDA, announced that the New World Screwworm (NWS) has led to these restrictions at the southern ports as the pest makes […]
USDA stops live animal imports at the US-Mexico border
On Sunday, Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins declared that the United States will halt livestock imports at ports along the tropical border, reacting to the ongoing spread of Mexico’s “New World Screwworm” (NWS). This decision follows the detection of the NWS on isolated farms located north of Oaxaca and Veracruz, approximately 700 miles from the US […]
Over 15,000 USDA workers agree to take the voluntary resignation deal.
Thousands of employees at the USDA have taken the Trump administration’s offer for voluntary resignations, leading to notable reductions in workforce size. This change represents about 15% of the workforce within the department responsible for overseeing food quality, agriculture development, and national nutrition initiatives. As of May 1, a USDA spokesperson confirmed that 15,182 employees […]
More than 15,000 USDA Workers Allegedly Accept Trump’s Resignation Proposal
According to a report from Politico, over 15,000 employees at the USDA have taken the Trump administration’s offer to resign amid departmental cuts. Initially, in January, 3,877 employees opted for this option during the first resignation program. In the following wave, an additional 11,305 employees signed on. It’s likely that more resignations will follow. These […]