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USDA Now Accepting Applications for CFAP

The program provides direct payments to farmers and ranchers to offset impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nestle Recalls 29K Lbs of Fettuccini Alfredo

The chicken product was mislabeled as Lean Cuisine Fettuccini Alfredo.

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USDA to Spend $281M on Rural Water, Wastewater

More than 106 projects will improve water infrastructure, public health and environmental quality for 350,000 rural residents and businesses.

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Recall Doubled on Chicken, Turkey Bowls for Rocks

The expanded recall now covers almost 277,000 pounds of product.

USDA Providing $1B in Loans for Rural Biz, Ag Producers

The department's Business & Industry CARES Act Program loans must be used as working capital to prevent, prepare for or respond to pandemic impacts.

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USDA, USTR Update US-China Phase Progress

See which additional foods can now be exported and imported between the two countries.

USDA, FDA Issue Memorandum to Aid Food Supply

It creates a process for the two agencies to determine circumstances in which the USDA could use its authority upon food resource facilities.

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USDA Details Direct Assistance Program for Farmers

Beginning May 26, the USDA will be accepting applications from agricultural producers who have suffered losses.

A Romaine lettuce line identified by USDA's Agricultural Research Service that is resistant to dieback caused by soilborne viruses.

USDA Scientists Idenfity Longer-Lasting Romaine

A team of USDA researchers have found five Romaine lettuce varieties that brown less quickly after a fresh cut and are slower to deteriorate postharvest.

Ideal Foods Recalls 3,300 Lbs of Flatbread Pizza

The Las Vegas company said four flatbread pizza products were produced, packed and distributed without federal inspection.

USDA Appoints Deputy Chief Economist

Dr. Cincy Nickerson takes the role effective June 7, advising the chief economist, secretary and top policy officials.

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Ag Secretary Sends Meat Packing Expectations

These letters establish the USDA's expectations for the implementation of President Trump’s executive order signed last week.