Egg prices expected to rise more than 40 percent in 2025: USDA
New USDA forecasts show egg prices are at an all-time high and are expected to get worse for consumers. USDA's Latest outlook Egg prices are projected to increase by 41% in 2025. This is because a widespread outbreak of bird flu outbreaks continue to destroy flocks of chickens that soak their eggs. Tuesday's updated forecast […]
USDA launches investigation at Maine university over EO on trans women in sports
The USDA announced on Saturday that it would begin a compliance review for the University of Maine. This review was published in the last 24 hours after a tense exchange between President Trump and Democrat Maine Governor Janet Mills with the government of Janet Mills, who plays in women's sports. and follows an investigation launched […]
USDA working to rescind terminations for fired officials working on bird flu efforts
The USDA has said it is working to regain termination notices sent over the weekend to multiple employees supporting federal response efforts against avian flu (HPAI). Ta. “Some positions supporting HPAI have been notified of the end of the weekend, but we are working to quickly correct the situation and cancel those letters,” USDA said […]
USDA Exploring ‘Federal Solution’ to Stopping China from Purchasing U.S. Farmland
WASHINGTON – USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins told Breitbart News on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration is seeking ways to stop China from purchasing American farmland. Rollins said in her first exclusive interview with non-trade publications that “unsuspected” people were interested in this, especially those who are loyal to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), especially […]
Trump’s USDA Secretary Prioritizes Lowering Egg Prices: ‘We’re Looking At Every Tool In The Toolkit’
President Donald Trump's Agriculture Secretary candidate Brooke Rollins will speak at a confirmation hearing of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee in Washington, D.C., on January 23, 2025. (Photo: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) OAN Staff Break Wolf5:49pm – Monday, February 17th, 2025 President Donald Trump confirmed US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, and said the […]
USDA Axes $230K Contract for ‘Brazilian Forest and Gender Consultant’
The USDA has significantly reduced millions with contracts that were active under the Biden administration, including “Brazilian Forests and Gender Consultants” and “Central American Gender Assessment Consultants.” Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins announcement Friday's cuts say the division has terminated 78 contracts totaling over $132 million. Rollins said 1,000 contracts are currently under review for potential […]
Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead USDA
The Senate on Thursday held a fierce pace to confirm Brooke Rollins, head the Department of Agriculture and confirm President Trump's choice to lead the Chamber of Commerce to lead his administration. The senator voted 72-28 to lead the USDA. Democrats agreed to condense floor time for the nomination after being voted unanimously by the […]
USDA responds to report that official was escorted out of office after ‘refusing to comply’ with Trump firing
A former investigator of the US Ministry of Agriculture (USDA) reported that she was escorted by her office on Monday after she refused to comply with dismissal. Filis Fong, who has been working in USDA for 22 years, was fired on Friday, but she told her colleagues that she intends to continue working. Reuters reported […]
USDA documented insects and slime at Boar’s Head plants, records show
Government inspectors have documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar's Head deli meat plants, as well as one that was shut down last year after an outbreak of deadly listeria poisoning, according to federal records. . Newly released report from the Boar's Head plant in New Castle, Indiana. Forest City, Arkansas. Petersburg, Virginia, described multiple cases […]
Egg prices skyrocket to record highs over bird flu outbreak, says USDA
US Department of Agriculture blamed Egg prices have skyrocketed in recent weeks due to the outbreak of bird flu. Egg production fell 4% in November to 8.92 billion eggs, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Of these, 7.68 billion were edible eggs and 1.24 billion were hatching eggs. “Production is extremely tight and […]