#departmentofagriculture — Public Fediverse posts

$564,000 in equipment grants available to Arkansas schools to strengthen meal programs https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/59222/ #Arkansas #ArkansasDining #ArkansasFood #ArkansasGroceryStores #ArkansasRestaurants #breakfast #DepartmentOfAgriculture #FoodProgram #Nutrition #SarahHuckabeeSanders #school #SchoolLunch #SNAP

https://www.europesays.com/ie/746093/ TB confirmed in pigs on nine farms in five counties #BarryMurphy #DepartmentOfAgriculture #disease #Éire #ExportMarkets #Health #HerdTesting #IE #Ireland #more #News #Pigs #TB

$564,000 in equipment grants available to Arkansas schools to strengthen meal programs https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/58186/ #Arkansas #ArkansasDining #ArkansasFood #ArkansasGroceryStores #ArkansasRestaurants #breakfast #DepartmentOfAgriculture #FoodProgram #Nutrition #SarahHuckabeeSanders #school #SchoolLunch #SNAP

PCC slaps onion cartel with record fine of P1.76B

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/pcc-slaps-record-fine-billions-against-onion-cartel/

PCC slaps onion cartel with record fine of P1.76B

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/pcc-slaps-record-fine-billions-against-onion-cartel/

Nebraska seeks to ban candy purchases with SNAP benefits https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/50919/ #AmandaGerhson #assistance #BanCandy #banned #beneifts #candy #casserole #Chips #DepartmentOfAgriculture #DHHS #diet #food #GingerAle #GlutenFree #groceries #ineligable #JimPillen #JunkFood #LowIncome #Nebraska #NebraskaDining #NebraskaFood #NebraskaGroceryStores #NebraskaRestaurants #Nov1 #prices #Program #purchases #request #restricted #Salsa #SNAP #SnapCandy #submit #sugar #USDA

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/33866/ NC legislature changing budget provisions, restoring some cuts #DepartmentOfAgriculture #LisaGrafstein #LocalGovernment #MilitaryWorldGames #NCDepartmentOfInsurance #NCLegislature #StateGovernment #UNCCharlotte #WakeCounty

Instagram https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/47116/ #ChickenSausages #DepartmentOfAgriculture #FoodSafetyConcerns #Georgia #GeorgiaDining #GeorgiaFood #GeorgiaGroceryStores #GeorgiaRestaurants #ImportedFoodSafety #JamaicaImportedChicken #PublicHealthAlert #Recall #RecallNotice #UsFoodSafety #USDA #ViennaStyleSausageProducts

Ayuda to roads: Where the House wants to add billions in the 2027 budget

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/house-budget-amendments-breakdown-2027/

California passes non-UPF food certification bill https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/37527/ #agriculture #BuildingExterior #BuiltStructure #California #CaliforniaFood #DepartmentOfAgriculture #FederalBuilding #government #GovernmentBuilding #OfficeBuilding #USA #USDA #WashingtonDC

The Left blames RFK Jr. for food recalls. Experts say it’s more complicated  https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/35249/ #DC #DCDining #DCFineDining #DCFood #DCGroceryStores #DCRestaurants #DemocraticParty #DepartmentOfAgriculture #DepartmentOfHealthAndHumanServices #FDA #FoodAndBeverage #Health #JonOssoff #PeteButtigieg #RobertFKennedyJr

Israel Police find thousands of eggs smuggled from Palestinian Authority territory with fake stamps

Israel Police seized over 76,000 eggs that had been fraudulently stamped as originating in Israeli markets and sorting…
#EuropeSays #Headlines #News #Europe #Europa #EU #Israel #DepartmentofAgriculture #eggs #foodsecurity #IsraelPolice #PalestinianAuthority #police
https://www.europesays.com/iran/306437/

https://www.europesays.com/iran/306437/ Israel Police find thousands of eggs smuggled from Palestinian Authority territory with fake stamps #DepartmentOfAgriculture #eggs #FoodSecurity #Israel #IsraelPolice #PalestinianAuthority #police

https://www.europesays.com/ie/704039/ Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025 #Beef #Cattle #dairy #DepartmentOfAgriculture #disease #Éire #Health #HerdTesting #IE #Ireland #News #NoelBardon #TB #TBTesting

P6.2 billion slated for fertilizer, fuel aid to ease El Niño impact

On top of this, the Department of Agriculture is asking Congress for an additional P10 billion in its 2027 budget in anticipation of severe El Niño impact

https://justpaste.in/news/fund-fertilizer-fuel-aid-ease-el-nino-impact/

#agriculture #agricultureandfisheries #climatechange #DepartmentofAgriculture #ElNino

Philippines sends 1-ton Carabao mango shipment to Vancouver, expands Canada market

ASM, Philippine Canadian InquirerSeptember 22, 2026 Photo courtesy: Philippine News Agency MANILA — The Philippines has shipped one…
#Canada #Vancouver #agriculturalexports #canadaimports #Carabaomangoes #departmentofagriculture #Filipinofarmers #FranciscoTiuLaurelJr. #FreshMakersLtd. #headline #MenschFilAmCorp. #Philippineagriculture #Philippinemangoes #PhilippinesCanadatrade
https://www.europesays.com/canada/220156/

P6.2 billion slated for fertilizer, fuel aid to ease El Niño impact

On top of this, the Department of Agriculture is asking Congress for an additional P10 billion in its 2027 budget in anticipation of severe El Niño impact

https://justpaste.in/news/fund-fertilizer-fuel-aid-ease-el-nino-impact/

#agriculture #agricultureandfisheries #climatechange #DepartmentofAgriculture #ElNino

SNAP recipients stretching dollars amid changes to food assistance program https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/23347/ #AmandaGerhson #assistance #banned #casserole #Chips #DepartmentOfAgriculture #diet #food #GingerAle #GlutenFree #groceries #JimPillen #JunkFood #LowIncome #Nebraska #NebraskaDining #NebraskaFood #NebraskaGroceryStores #NebraskaRestaurants #prices #Program #Salsa #SNAP

[In This Economy] Handa ka na ba sa ‘super El Niño’?

May ilang buwan pa tayo para maghanda. Gagamitin ba natin ang oras para rito, o sasayangin lang?

https://justpaste.in/news/in-this-economy-be-prepared-super-el-nino-2026/

#agriculture #agricultureandfisheries #climatechange #DepartmentofAgriculture #Drought

These 61 organizations will receive $3.5M in Illinois local food grants https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/3137/ #argiculture #DepartmentOfAgriculture #food #Illinois #IllinoisDining #IllinoisFood #IllinoisGroceryStores #IllinoisRestaurants #IllinoisWillSpendOver$35MillionToLocalFoodOrganizationsInTheState’sLatestAttemptToBolsterLocalFoodInfrastructure #JoDaviessCounty #MercerCounty

P6.2 billion slated for fertilizer, fuel aid to ease El Niño impact

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/fund-fertilizer-fuel-aid-ease-el-nino-impact/

P6.2 billion slated for fertilizer, fuel aid to ease El Niño impact

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/fund-fertilizer-fuel-aid-ease-el-nino-impact/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/678280/ Department ‘satisfied’ it has sufficient bluetongue testing capacity #AnimalHealth #bluetongue #DepartmentOfAgriculture #Éire #Health #IE #Ireland #News #NiamhMurphy

What a world above 1.5°C could mean for South Africa: heat, drought and food pressure https://www.byteseu.com/2346670/ #AgricultureDepartment #Climate #ClimateChange #conditions #CyrilRamaphosa #DepartmentOfAgriculture #effects #ElNino #GlobalWarming #IngerAndersen #PresidentialClimateCommission #SeasonalClimateWatch #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanWeatherService #temperatures #UNEP

https://www.europesays.com/africa/415620/ What a world above 1.5°C could mean for South Africa: heat, drought and food pressure #AgricultureDepartment #conditions #CyrilRamaphosa #DepartmentOfAgriculture #effects #ElNino #IngerAndersen #PresidentialClimateCommission #SeasonalClimateWatch #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanWeatherService #temperatures #UNEP

https://www.europesays.com/ie/674041/ Case of bluetongue virus confirmed in Co Wexford cattle herd #bluetongue #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #BTV3 #Cattle #DepartmentOfAgriculture #Éire #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #IE #Ireland #LatestNews #LatestNews #MainNews #MainNews #News #TopStories #TopStories #wexford

https://www.europesays.com/ie/672860/ New case of bluetongue confirmed in Wexford #Beef #bluetongue #dairy #DepartmentOfAgriculture #Éire #Health #IE #Ireland #News #NiamhMurphy #RegionalVeterinaryLaboratories #sheep #wexford

Purple harvest: Safeguarding the future of the ube industry

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/support-ube-farmers-global-demand-leyte/

Illinois agriculture department marks Community Garden Day https://www.allforgardening.com/1925813/illinois-agriculture-department-marks-community-garden-day/ #CommunityGardenDay #CommunityMember #CommunityMembers #Crops #DepartmentOfAgriculture #FruitsAndVeggies #GardeningIllinois #gardens #Illinois #springfield #StateFairgrounds

https://www.europesays.com/uk/1141586/ Andrew Muir reveals threat to shoot him following controversial cattle cull – The Irish News #Agriculture #AndrewMuir #AnimalWelfare #CoTyrone #daera #DepartmentOfAgriculture #EnvironmentAndRuralAffairs #Fivemiletown #MichelleMcIlveen #NorthernIreland #Stormont #UK #Ulster #UnitedKingdom

Tracking big fishers is unconstitutional. How did that happen?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/video-tracking-big-fishers-unconstitutional-says-supreme-court/

BFAR to appeal SC decision vs fishing vessel monitoring policy

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bfar-appeal-supreme-court-decision-fishing-vessel-monitoring-policy/

Big fishers win as Supreme Court declares tracking at sea unconstitutional

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/big-fishers-win-supreme-court-vessel-monitoring-system-unconstitutional/

Big fishers win as Supreme Court declares tracking at sea unconstitutional

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/big-fishers-win-supreme-court-vessel-monitoring-system-unconstitutional/

NC legislature changing budget provisions, restoring some cuts

Less than a month after state lawmakers passed a long-overdue budget, they’re making changes to the spending plan.…
#Politics #DepartmentofAgriculture #LisaGrafstein #MilitaryWorldGames #N.C.DepartmentofInsurance #NClegislature #UNC-Charlotte #WakeCounty
https://www.europesays.com/3159737/

PCM receives microgrant to create recipe cards for local pantries | News

PADUCAH — The Kentucky…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #RecipeTopics #departmentofagriculture #familyservicesociety #foodinsecurity #Foodpantry #Kentucky #kentuckyrural-urbanexchange #lacyboling #lizhammonds #microgrant #paducahcooperativeministry #Recipes #unitednationseducationalscientificandculturalorganization
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2731156/pcm-receives-microgrant-to-create-recipe-cards-for-local-pantries-news/

US Department Of Agriculture Says Philippines Is Missing Out On Surging Global Demand For Ube

There is a surging global demand for ube (purple yam) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says the Philippines is missing out on it as its ube production declined a lot in 2025, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

Ube has long been produced here in the Philippines and it has been consumed in its standalone form and also has been used as a key ingredient in making other delicacies. The strong international demand for ube of recent times is new. The purple yam is also used in certain flavors of ice cream.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Philippines is well-positioned to meet the surging international demand for ube (purple yam), but persistent gaps in domestic production are limiting its ability to capitalize on this export potential, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

In a market brief dated June 26, the USDA noted that the country’s ube production has significant room for expansion given its growing global appeal, driven by consumers who increasingly favor novel flavors and plant-based products.

Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the USDA reported that the country produced only 12,483 metric tons (MT) of ube in 2025, a 6.7 percent decline from the 13,382 MT recorded the previous year.

The limited output was attributed to several constraints, including scarce planting materials, fragmented smallholder production, and insufficient processing capacity.

According to the USDA, these chronic gaps keep the ube sector underdeveloped relative to its massive market potential.

“Strengthening the ube value chain—from input supply and farm production to processing and market linkages—presents significant opportunities for increasing farmer incomes, expanding rural employment, and growing agricultural exports,” the report read.

To unlock the sector’s full potential, the USDA suggested that the government explore coordinated investment programs to address these production bottlenecks in a unified manner. One such initiative is the USDA’s Food for Progress (FFPr) program, which has identified the Philippine ube value chain as a priority sector.

In a formal notice, the USDA announced plans to award $34.12 million in funding to an eligible organization to implement a field-based project aimed at boosting ube output in both Luzon and the Visayas.

This private-sector partner will be tasked with developing a strategy aligned with existing government and donor programs to tackle key challenges, particularly where access to high-quality inputs remains limited.

Other planned interventions include training farmers on good agricultural practices and financial readiness, strengthening farmer groups and cooperatives, upgrading postharvest systems and processing quality, and promoting the adoption of sustainable technologies.

Erlier, the Department of Agriculture (DA) proposed establishing a steering committee and a technical working group to streamline government coordination and harness the ube sector’s growth trajectory.

The body would define the official scope of ube, standardize raw and processed products, and harmonize quality requirements across agencies and exporters.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you consider the UDSA’s assessment on Philippine ube as a serious wake-up call? What delicacies involving purple yam have you eaten lately? What do you think are the main factors as to why ube production in the Philippines declined a lot in 2025?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Sugar farmers, workers seek audit of RSSI funds as pest continues to ravage Negros farms

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/sugar-farmers-workers-seek-audit-rssi-funds-pest-continues-ravage-negros-farms/

Sugar farmers, workers seek audit of RSSI funds as pest continues to ravage Negros farms

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/sugar-farmers-workers-seek-audit-rssi-funds-pest-continues-ravage-negros-farms/

Filipino scientists developed this biofertilizer. The problem was scaling it.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/science/filipino-scientists-developed-biofertilizer-problem-commercialization/

Filipino scientists developed this biofertilizer. The problem was scaling it.

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/science/filipino-scientists-developed-biofertilizer-problem-commercialization/

DA sues DPWH officials over ‘ghost’ farm-to-market roads in Davao Occidental

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-agriculture-sues-dpwh-officials-ghost-farm-market-roads-davao-occidental/

DA sues DPWH officials over ‘ghost’ farm-to-market roads in Davao Occidental

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-agriculture-sues-dpwh-officials-ghost-farm-market-roads-davao-occidental/

Rising costs, falling prices push Benguet vegetable farmers deeper into losses

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/rising-costs-falling-prices-benguet-vegetable-farmers-losses/

Marcos eyes lower tariffs on imported agri goods

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-eyes-lower-tariffs-imported-agriculture-goods/

LIVE: Senate hearing on impact of oil price hike on farmers, fishers

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/senate-hearing-impact-oil-price-hike-farmers-fishers/

USDA Trade Mission In The Philippines Set From April 13 To 16

In a serious effort to ramp up agricultural exports to the Philippines, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission in the country from April 13 to 26, 2026 and the delegation will be composed of several American agribusinesses farmers and trade groups, according to a news article by Farms.com.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article from Farms.com. Some parts in boldface…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to Manila, Philippines, from April 13 to 16, 2026. The goal is to expand export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses.

This mission follows a major trade agreement reached in July last year, which created new pathways for U.S. agricultural products in the Philippines market. The delegation will be led by Deputy Under Secretary Michelle Bekkering and will include 58 agribusinesses, trade groups, and representatives from state agriculture departments.

Participating states include Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Companies such as American Egg Board, American Peanut Council, California Milk Advisory Board, Potatoes USA, U.S. Dairy Export Council, U.S. Soybean Export Council, and U.S. Meat Export Federation are part of the mission. Other businesses like Foodlinx, BNutty Peanut Butter, Global Export Marketing Co., Wonderful Citrus, and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council will also attend.

The Philippines is an important market for U.S. agriculture. It ranks as the tenth-largest buyer of U.S. farm and food products, with average annual imports of $3.4 billion over the past five years. Its growing population of 118 million and rising middle class make it a strong market for future growth.

During the visit, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will organize meetings, market briefings, and site visits. These activities will connect U.S. exporters directly with Filipino buyers and strengthen business relationships.

“USDA is committed to getting American farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses better access to strong markets and fair opportunities abroad,” said Deputy Undersecretary Bekkering. “Since the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing markets in Asia, this mission will connect U.S. exporters directly with reliable buyers, strengthen our trade relationship, and help keep American agriculture globally competitive.”  

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think American agriculture is set to grow with exporting goods worldwide under the leadership of US President Donald Trump over the next three years? Do you think Filipinos will continue to consume even more American agricultural goods?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Trump suspends SNAP benefits in Minnesota, claiming fraud.
#snap
#departmentofagriculture
#minnesota
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-officials-suspend-snap-for-thousands-in-minnesota-what-to-know-11339665

This Maine school district passed trans-inclusive policies. Online comments forced it to up security

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/maine-school-district-security-transgender

A Pro-Trump beef firm is evidently UNIMPRESSED with the Trump's latest pledge to try to win back favor with ANGRY cattle ranchers, #MSNBC's #Ja'hanJones wrote Monday and they put out a statement calling for a KEY #US #DepartmentofAgriculture official to be REMOVED www.rawstory.com/trump-beef-2...

MAGA ranchers revolt as beef f...

The U.S. #DepartmentofAgriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo obtained by @cbsnews.com , also threatened to impose FINANCIAL PENALTIES on states that DID NOT COMPLY with the government's new orders. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...

Trump administration says stat...

Housing order for all poultry and captive birds comes into effect today – The Journal

Housing order for all poultry and captive birds comes into effect today  The JournalHousing order for all poultry amid…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #birdflu #DepartmentofAgriculture #IE #Ireland #MINISTERHEYDON
https://www.newsbeep.com/241134/

How SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans could be saved during the shutdown

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/snap-benefits-contingency-funds

USDA website blames SNAP benefits expiring on trans people, immigrants amid shutdown

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/usda-scapegoating-amid-snap-benefits-expiring

#Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of #FoodAid. Here’s What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the #DepartmentOfAgriculture that detail the millions of pounds of #food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cuts.
The administration cut $500 million of aid to #US #foodbanks earlier this year, which amounts to 94 million pounds in 4,300 deliveries
https://projects.propublica.org/trump-food-cuts/

This is a crazy story. Department of Agriculture is asking employees to volunteer to fill critical positions that were left vacant after mass firings.
The department is still planning to reduce staff and cannot guarantee that any staff that comply will not be fired.
#departmentofagriculture
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/07/usda-asks-employees-transfer-critical-vacancies-suggests-more-cuts-coming/406763/

Under a legal settlement announced Friday, the U.S. #DepartmentofAgriculture agreed to restore access to millions of dollars in nutrition funding and to stop using school meals as a weapon in Donald Trump’s #Anti-trans agenda at least for now. www.advocate.com/news/janet-m...

Maine Gov. Janet Mills beats D...

#TheGremlinZoo #California #Logging #LosPadresNF #DepartmentofAgriculture

From the Santa Barbara Independent: Trump Administration Orders More Logging in Los Padres, Other National Forests

https://www.independent.com/2025/04/08/trump-administration-orders-more-logging-in-los-padres-other-national-forests/

GONE! Because you don't want to give away taxpayer MONEY to build #CommunitySpace and #EmergencyShelters, do we?!!

Press Release from #USDA

USDA Rural Development Awards $2 Million to Town of Hollis for New Town Hall and Community Center

Sep 18, 2024 - "U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Maine State Director Rhiannon Hampson today announced a Community Facilities grant of $2M for the Town of Hollis. The York County town will use the grant towards the construction of a new town hall and community center."

https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/usda-rural-development-awards-2-million-town-hollis-new-municipal-building
#Censorship #DepartmentOfAgriculture #USDA #Grants

"Are you reading about the growing risk of avian flu? At risk, or just paying attention? Or a farmer? Too bad. Because they don’t care who leaves—even if they are the scientists and veterinarians and Department of Agriculture employees tracking and triaging avian flu as we speak."

#Trump #Musk #FederalWorkers #PoliticsofChaos #healthcare #research #MedicalResearch #CDC #BirdFlu #AvianFlu #pandemics #DepartmentofAgriculture
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