Peoria Ag Lab has been affected by federal cuts. Here's what we know
The U.S. Department of Agriculture would not disclose how many people lost jobs at the longtime Peoria facility.
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Major buyer of U.S. crops in limbo
A U.S. food aid program that accounts for about $2 billion in annual commodity purchases is in limbo as the agency that administers the program is under duress.
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“I’m Afraid People Will Die Because of This”: Rangers Sound the Alarm Over Mass Firings
After the largest termination of permanent employees in the history of public lands and with the high season—and fire season—around the corner, rangers and other federal employees say they’re worried ...
USDA accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them
An Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation." ...
Brooke Rollins, 52, is second woman to be confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture
Rollins is just the second woman to head the agency. Ann Veneman of California was sworn in as the 27th Secretary of ...