Press Releases

Illinois House Democratic Caucus

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, won adoption of two resolutions in the House that strengthen connections between urban and rural communities and recognize the important contributions of Black farmers across the state....

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A dangerous parasite known as the screwworm has been identified in Texas, marking the first time since 1966 that it has been detected in American livestock.

U.S. House Committee on Agriculture

Thursday, June 4, 2026 – 10:00 AM ET 1300 Longworth Washington, DC Full Committee on Agriculture RE: “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture” Watch live here.

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

News June 5, 2026 News article ORDER OF THE STATE VETERINARIAN NEW WORLD SCREWWORM RESTRICTIONS ON INTERSTATE MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS I. PURPOSE New World Screwworm (NWS) is a devastating pest.

South African Government

Honourable Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Republic of Zimbabwe; Honourable Ministers; Ms Angèle Makombo N’Tumba, SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration;...

Maryland Department of Agriculture

May 28, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 28, 2026)—-The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is extending the cover crop termination deadline until June 5, 2026, for farmers enrolled in the 2025-2026 Cover Crop Program due to multiple days of rainfall...

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting applications for a new round of grants to support the development of enterprises, supply chains, and markets for continuous living cover (CLC) crops and cropping systems in the early...

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting applications for a new round of grants to support the development of enterprises, supply chains, and markets for continuous living cover (CLC) crops and cropping systems in the early...

Maryland Department of Agriculture

May 28, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 28, 2026)—Media are welcome to join Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks to kick off the 2026 Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm, Maryland at 3:00 p.m. ET on Friday, May...

City and County of Honolulu - Hawaii

Allison Grosche and Alex Narrajos from the City’s Office of Economic Revitalization (OER) talk about assistance for farmers and small businesses affected by the Kona Low storms.

Colorado Senate Democrates

DENVER, CO – Governor Jared Polis on May 26 signed legislation to make pesticide disposal and recycling easier and more affordable for Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. “This new law will help farmers and ranchers in my district and across Colorado...

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

The Utah Department of Agriculture & Food (UDAF) has been notified that USDA-APHIS identified a confirmed case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Texas near the southern border.

Government of Ireland

“Minister Collins’ previous position as Minister of State at the Department of Justice, and prior to that at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, ensures that he brings invaluable experience to his new...

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today congratulated the nearly 200 students that participated in the 2026 New York State Envirothon.

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

New York State today, ahead of World Food Safety Day on June 7, announced it has formally set new action levels for lead in certain spices, implementing the strictest standards in the country to protect public health and the safety of the food...

Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection

HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Food and Standards Division is reminding businesses and consumers of food safety tips ahead of farmers market season.

New York Attorney General

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today awarded more than $1.34 million in grants to support farmers in Delaware and Sullivan Counties.

North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

CHARLOTTE – Fresh-picked flavor, sweet summer treats and family fun come together at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market for Blueberry Day on Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Visitors can enjoy free blueberry samples, kid-friendly...

Maine Government

MAINE, May 27 - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Back to full Meeting Calendar Date: May 27, 2026 Start Time: 11:00 AM Location: Remote Only - Zoom Meeting description/purpose: Registration is required.

New York Attorney General

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from imposing vague, sweeping new conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding: "For...