On January 21, 2026, the agency issued a press release titled, “ The New World Screwworm Grand Challenge offers up to $100 million in funding to combat the pest by enhancing sterile fly production, developing new traps and lures, and improving therapeutics for animals.
On January 27, 2026 the agency issued press release titled, “USDA Forest Service issues revised oil and gas leasing rule.” Revisions to the regulation governing federal oil and gas resources on National Forest System lands are being finalized. The updated rule streamlines energy development management.
On January 19, 2026 the agency Issued a press release titled, “USDA Launches Lender Lens Dashboard to Promote Data Transparency.” New Resource Makes It Easier for People to Access Data on Rural Development funded Projects in Rural Communities
On January 16, 2026 the agency issued a press release title, “USDA Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program.” USDA accepting applications for 1890 National Scholars Program, supporting students in food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences.
On January 7, 2026, the agency issued a press release titled, “Kennedy, Rollins Unveil Historic Reset of U.S. Nutrition Policy, Put Real Food Back at Center of Health.” The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods and aim to address diet-related chronic diseases.
On December 31, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “USDA Strengthens National Security and Protects Taxpayers by Standardizing Grant and Cooperative Agreement Requirements.” Which plans on standardizing General Terms and Conditions for all USDA awards, consolidating over 100 sets into one document to streamline management and enhance oversight.
On December 31, 2025 the agency issued a press released titled, “USDA Announces Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.” The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will provide $11 billion in payments to American farmers in 2026 to alleviate high input and production costs.
On December 30, 2026 the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Announces New Priorities for Research and Development in 2026. “ Announcing 2026 research priorities: increasing farmer profitability, expanding markets, protecting agriculture from invasive species, promoting soil health, and improving human health through precision nutrition.
On December 8 , 2025, the agency issue a press release titled, “Trump Administration Announces $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions.” Which announced that The USDA will provide $12 billion in bridge payments to American farmers to address trade disruptions and increased production costs.
On December 5 , 2025, the agency issue a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Announces Major Investment for Rural Communities Across Georgia.” Which announced $501 million in rural development investments and $405 million in affordable housing for Georgia.
On December 5 , 2025, the agency issue a press release titled, “USDA to Expand Crop Insurance Access for Farmers and Ranchers, Boosting the Farm Safety Net.” Major updates to federal crop insurance were announced, reducing red tape and expanding access to risk protection starting in 2026.
On November 17, 2025, the agency issue a press release titled, “Trump Administration Delivers Second Stage of Crop Disaster Assistance for Farmers.” Aiming to release disaster assistance to farmers recovering from natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. This includes over $16 billion in SDRP assistance, $9.3 billion in ECAP assistance, and $705 million in ELRP assistance. The USDA is also providing milk loss and on-farm stored crop loss assistance to eligible producers.
On September 30, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “USDA Announces $38.3 Million in Grant Agreement to Cover Agricultural Losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina.”
On September 30, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “USDA Announces $531 Million in Grant Agreement to Cover Agricultural Losses in Georgia.”On September 23, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “USDA Invests in 58 Community Project to Reduce Wildfire Risk.” This will be funded through a $200 million investment from the USDA Forest Service.
On August 28, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “USDA Expands Efforts to Strengthen Rural Food Animal Veterinary Workforce and Protect America’s Food Supply,” which will increase federal funding for veterinary services, and will enhance and streamline veterinary grant programs.
On August 19, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Blocks Taypayer Dollars for Solar Panels on Prime Farmland.”
On August 18, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Announces Major Investment in Tennessee’s Rual Communities.”
On August 15, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “USDA Announces Sweeping Plans to Protect the United States from New World Screwworm.”
On August 9, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Announces Major Investment for Rural Communities Across Iowa.”
On August 6, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Targets Invasive Species, Announces Next Steps to Clear the Chesapeake from Harmful Catfish,” which is making “$6 million in grant funding available for seafood processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better markets for the processing of invasive, wild-caught catfish.”
On August 1, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Announces Local Food Purchases for Communities in Need.”
On July 31, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “USDA invests $106M to keep working forests working.”
On July 28, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Announces $60.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Virginia.”
On July 21, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Announces $675.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Florida.”
On July 17, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “USDA Invests $80 Million to Expand Timber Markets, Protect Forests, Fuel Economic Growth,” which will be allocated through the U.S. Forest Service’s Wood Innovation Grants.
On July 15, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Terminates COVID-era Program.”
On July 15, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Announces New Plan to Bolster Meat and Poultry Safety.”
On July 15, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Arkansas Disaster Area.”
On July 10, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Continues to Expedite Federal Disaster Assistance for Central Texas Flood Victims.”
On July 10, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Prevents Illegal Aliens from Receiving Taxpayer-Funded SNAP Benefits.”
On July 9, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Trump Administration Announces Expedited Congressionally Mandated Disaster Assistance for Farmers.”
On July 8, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Farm Security is National Security: The Trump Administration Takes Bold Action to Elevate American Agriculture in National Security.”
On June 30, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “USDA Signs Historic Agreement to Reduce Wildfire Risk in Montana.”
On June 30, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Rolls Back Overly Burdensome Environmental Regulations to Unleash American Innovation.”
On June 26, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Provides Update on Bird Flu Strategy, Egg Price Continue to Fall.”
On June 23, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Rescinds Roadless Rule, Eliminating Impediment to Responsible Forest Management.”
On June 17, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Takes Bold Action to Put American Farmers First, Cuts Millions in Woke DEI Funding.”
On May 27, 2025, the Department of Agriculture published a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Increases Funding to Reimburse States for Food Safety Inspections,” related to food safety, food security, and economic growth.
On May 23, 2025, the Department of Agriculture published a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Announces Food Purchases for Communities in Need,” related to nutrition assistance, food banks, and emergency food funding.
On May 19, 2025, the Department of Agriculture published a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Announces Farmers First: Small Family Farms Policy Agenda,” related to loan programs for small farmers.
On April 29, 2025, the agency issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Requires States to Provide Records on SNAP Benefits, Ensure Lawful Use of Federal Funds.”
On February 20, 2025, the Department issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Releases the First Tranche of Funding Under Review.”
On February 14, 2025, the Department issued a press release titled, “Secretary Rollins Takes Bold Action on Day One”.
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