Dept. of Agriculture
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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
The level of fraud is staggering
On my first day @USDA, we told every state to send us their SNAP data so we could make sure illegal immigrants arenβt getting benefits meant for American families. 29 states stepped up. 21 blue states refused β and two SUED US FOR ASKING! π€¦π»ββοΈ And guess what? In just the states
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SNAP RUNS OUT IN 4 DAYS. Absent Senate Democrats voting to reopen the government, nearly 42 million food stamp recipients will not receive their November benefit allotment.
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π¨We are out of band aids and duct tape. Democrats, STOP THIS MADNESS! π
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π’ USDA will provide more than $38.3M through a block grant agreement with @scdagriculture to assist South Carolina producers impacted by Hurricane Helene. USDA remains committed to implementing the remaining disaster assistance provided by the American Relief Act, 2025.
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Check out @USDA_ARS scientists at theΒ EPCOTΒ Biotechnology Lab at @WaltDisneyWorld. They're working with @NASAScience_ to understand how plants adapt to extreme weather conditions, which is vital for developing more resilient farming systems on Earth. Learn more about ARSβ work
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π’ USDA will provide more than $531M through a block grant agreement with @GaDeptAg for Georgia farmers and ranchers impacted by Hurricane Helene. This is part of a larger $30B natural disaster relief effort to help farmers and ranchers recover. https://t.co/LYRE9nKAa3
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Help spread the word about the upcoming National 4-H Conference! Check out the event details: https://t.co/yatLBZobN4 β― #N4HC26
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Enjoying a βcup of Joeβ today? On National Coffee Day, see how ARS scientists have developed a core set of 96 high-quality genetic markers that determine distinct differences in a wide range of Arabica coffee varieties. β https://t.co/orNWrWEsUM
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Under Secretary Luke J. Lindberg kicked off the Taiwan Agribusiness Trade Mission today, stating, "This week, youβll see how much Taiwan consumers value the high-quality and highly nutritious food that American farmers grow and raise!β Stay tuned! #AgTrade #AmericanAg
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Whether you're team PSL or not, today we give a warm thanks to all the producers who make our favorite seasonal drinks and treats possible! Happy National Coffee Day βοΈ
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Mark your calendar for Sept. 30, 1:30 pm ET! Join @usda_nass on X to discuss the Grain Stocks and Small Grains Summary reports with NASS Agricultural Statistics Board Chair, Lance Honig. Post questions ahead of time using #StatChat.
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This week @USDA proposed common-sense changes to more than double the healthy eating opportunities for our most vulnerable populations by strengthening the stocking requirements for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We're seeking
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π¨ πππ ππππππ ππππππ - π΅πΆ π¨π«π«π°π»π°πΆπ΅π¨π³ π΅πΎπΊ ππ³π°π¬πΊ π«π¬π»π¬πͺπ»π¬π« πΊπ°π΅πͺπ¬ πΎπΆπΌπ΅π« π«π¬π»π¬πͺπ»π¬π« π³π¨πΊπ» πΊπΌπ΅π«π¨π. In addition to last 7 months of effort after inaction from previous administration: β
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As part of a multistate project on farm safety, researchers identified ways to help farmworkers manage financial stress, which can lead to distraction, injury, and other mental and physical health problems. See other project efforts: https://t.co/VXVIr5M26N
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Today in Kansas City at the Agriculture Outlook Forum, @SecRollins addressed the current state of the U.S. farm economy and how @POTUS is supporting American ag through: π¨ Lowering Input Prices π Expanding Markets π€ International Food Assistance Purchases π° Additional ECAP
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Honored today to swear in a great MO farmer - Richard Fordyce as @USDAβs new Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. As head of USDAβs most farmer-facing mission area, Richard will play a critical role in getting dollars out the door, sitting down with producers on
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Today I spoke about the state of the American farm economy here in Missouri - and the stakes couldnβt be higher. Decades of bad policy and neglect have brought hardship to our producers, and the Biden Administrationβs failure to enforce trade deals or expand market access all
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