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The Texas Senate has approved legislation from an East Texas senator which would prohibit certain additives in school-provided foods.

Sen. Hughes bill banning certain additives from school meals gets senate approval

📰News to Know... The USDA is lifting a freeze on clean energy funding programs but awardees have 30 days to make modifications to their proposals removing climate and DEI considerations.

USDA Lifts Pause on Energy Funds, But Applicants Advised on Fixing Climate, DEI Concerns The action addresses three programs, all of which received funding through the Inflation Reduction Act climate law: the Rural Energy for America (REAP), Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) programs.

Together, we grow! Because of this, we celebrate the men and women who feed and clothe our world! Happy National Ag Day!

News to know: The EPA is launching the biggest deregulation in USDA history.

EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History | US EPA EPA News Release: EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History

Canadian Agriculture Minister Heads to Washington as Tariff Deadline Approaches.

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The USDA announces a five-pronged approach to combat Avian Influenza.

USDA Invests Up To $1 Billion to Combat Avian Flu and Reduce Egg Prices Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Wishing those who work in acres a safe President's Day!

New USDA Secretary Brooke, Rollins starts day one of her new appointment with 7 key actions.

Secretary Rollins Takes Bold Action on Day One Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

📰 A second strain of avian influenza has been identified in dairy cows.

Second bird flu strain found in US dairy cattle, USDA says U.S. dairy cattle tested positive for a strain of bird flu that previously had not been seen in cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, ramping up concerns about the persistent spread of the virus.

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On January 21, 2025, an Executive Order was issued revoking Executive Order 11246 to "End Illegal Discrimination and Restore Merit-Based Opportunity". Here are the details and how it affects Federal Contractors.

Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity U.S. DOL Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs sent this bulletin at 01/23/2025 06:30 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity On Ja...

Today, we honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.