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(Washington, D.C., February 17, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in...
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Contact: Laura Zaks
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
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Comment: In Moment of Need, House Farm Bill Underdelivers with Empty Promises... Read More(Washington, D.C., February 13, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $1 billion in Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program assistance for specialty crops and sugar, commodities...
Read More(Washington, D.C., February 13, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has issued final Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments totaling more than $1.89 billion....
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Contact: Laura Zaks
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
press@sustainableagriculture.net
Release: Farmers and Advocates Converge in DC for NSAC Lobby DayWashington, DC, February 12, 2026...
Read MoreWashington, DC, February 11, 2026 – Today, a letter signed by 500 farmers and ranchers from across the country was delivered to key members of Congress urging immediate action to address the ongoing...
Read More(Washington, D.C., February 3, 2026) – On January 31st, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of State welcomed a new commitment between the United States and Mexico that strengthens implementation of the 1944 Water Treaty, providing greater certainty for...
Read MoreDo you want to take your farm business to the next level? Enroll now in this season’s final offering of online courses from the Cornell Small Farms Program to invest in the long-term success of your operation. Learn to expand your scope of production with courses covering season extension with...
Read More(Washington, D.C., January 30, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers, ranchers, families, and small businesses across the Southeast, southern Virginia, and potentially parts of the mid‑Atlantic and New England to...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, January 28, 2026 — Super Bowl parties often feature takeout, delivery and foods that are served over several hours. To help prevent foodborne illness, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding fans to keep food...
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