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Leadership on #food, #agriculture, natural resources, #rural development, #nutrition, & related issues based on public policy, science, & effective management.
Washington, DC
Joined July 2009
Help is here for livestock producers impacted by 2023–24 floods & wildfires! USDA is delivering $1B in disaster recovery assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program to offset feed costs. Sign-up begins Sept 15. Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 ➡️ https://t.co/z5xJhpbReo
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Mark your calendar Sept. 12, 1:30 pm ET! Join @usda_nass on X to discuss the Crop Production report with NASS Agricultural Statistics Board Chair, Lance Honig. Post questions ahead of time using #StatChat
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WATCH LIVE: #NASS and @usda_oce will livestream the Crop Production data report briefing on Sept. 12 at 12:05 p.m. ET ➡️ https://t.co/5OiIRI0sK8
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Today we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001. Born out of 9/11, CBP was built to protect America. 24 years later, our 67,000 employees remain on watch day and night, securing our land, air, and sea borders to stop terrorists from threatening our nation
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So grateful for my @USDA family, and for my sister @AlvedaCKing and our time in prayer and song together this morning in my office. In the face of unspeakable evil, our lights will (and MUST) keep shining. This is especially true today as we mark the 24th anniversary when 2,977
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"To every family member that still feels a void every day of your lives, the First Lady and I unite with you in sorrow. And today, as one nation, we renew our sacred vow that we will Never Forget September 11th, 2001." - @POTUS
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Never forget. On the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we remember…especially the heroic sacrifice of the passengers and crew of Flight 93, memorialized near Shanksville, PA. #September11 #Flight93
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On the anniversary of September 11, 2001, we pause to honor the lives tragically lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families forever changed. We will #NeverForget 🇺🇸
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In honor of Charlie Kirk, President Trump is ordering all American flags throughout the U.S. to be lowered to Half Mast until Sunday evening at 6 PM.
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This grant opportunity is open to state and local agencies, Tribes, child nutrition program operators, small- to medium-sized agriculture producers, groups of agricultural producers, and nonprofits. Applications close on Dec. 5, 2025. Details:
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🚨 Applications are open for the FY 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants! USDA will invest up to $18M in farm to school projects that connect farmers to our child nutrition programs through local food procurement, agricultural education, school gardens, and more ➡️
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🚨#ForeignPestOfTheMonth: New World Screwworm These flies lay eggs in open wounds, causing severe damage to animals and even humans. Let's keep them out of the U.S.! Inspect animals and report suspicious cases. 🙏 https://t.co/wJOHG2XvsY
#AQI #ProtectingAgriculture
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Scientists at Land-grant Universities are working together to develop and share the information, tools and strategies needed to prevent, detect and manage avian influenza. Learn more:
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We encourage you to share this Impact Statement to promote the impacts of collaborative agricultural research and land-grant universities. Click the images below to view/download a high-resolution...
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Statement from @SecRollins on the MAHA Commission's Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy released today ⬇️
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.@SecRollins: "We'll continue to actively work with @SecKennedy in crafting the dietary guidelines, which will be out very, very soon... the guidelines will prioritize whole, healthy, and nutritious foods such as whole fat dairy, fruits, vegetables, and meats..."
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🚨 Putting America’s farmers first starts with our kids. That’s why @USDA is launching a new Farm to School Grant opportunity! What it means: ✔️Easier applications for schools & communities ✔️More small family farms connected to the lunch line ✔️Fresh, local food fueling kids’
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.@SecKennedy lists some of the unprecedented MAHA wins under @POTUS: — Removing harmful petroleum-based food dyes — Removing soda and candy from SNAP in numerous states — Requiring nutrition and metabolic health courses in medical schools And SO MUCH MORE!
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Happening Now: MAHA Commission: Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy
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