U.S. Department of Agriculture

06/13/2026

It’s National Camping Month! Whether you’re cooking over a campfire or firing up the grill, keep food safety on your packing list. ⛺️🍴

06/12/2026

Today Secretary Rollins announced a comprehensive directive to all U.S. Forest Service employees, advancing the USDA-U.S. Department of the Interior Grazing Action Plan to strengthen American ranching, restore multiple-use management on federal lands, and combat regulatory lawfare against producers. 🇺🇸

Details: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/06/12/usda-issues-directive-restore-grazing-national-forest-lands-and-strengthen-support-americas-ranchers

06/11/2026

USDA is proud to celebrate America’s farmers, ranchers, and ag innovators at the Great American State Fair. Come join us at the fair inside the USDA Pavilion and experience:

🍎 Daily farm stand offering, American-grown produce, inspired by the Great American Farmers Market.
🚜 Interactive experiences and demonstrations that bring USDA’s mission to life.
🤝 Meet USDA experts, and discover how we support communities nationwide.

🗓️ June 25 – July 10
📍 Washington, D.C. on the National Mall
🔗 https://www.freedom250.org/celebration/the-great-american-state-fair

06/10/2026

Don't miss Rodeo 250 this summer in Washington, D.C. from June 25-July 10, 2026 at the Great American State Fair! Experience a one-of-a-kind, narrative-driven rodeo celebrating Western heritage, cowboy tradition, and the grit that built rural America.

Rodeo 250 Times:
Sun-Wed: 4-5 PM ET | Thurs-Sat: 7-8 PM ET
Located in the American Heartland Arena

Learn more about the Great American State Fair: https://freedom250.org/celebration/the-great-american-state-fair

06/10/2026

Secretary Rollins welcomes President Donald J. Trump’s appointment of John Rich as Special Envoy for American Landowners.

As Special Envoy, Rich will serve as a strong advocate for America’s farmers, ranchers, and private landowners, helping ensure their rights are protected and their voices are heard in Washington. He will work closely with USDA and stakeholders across the country to defend private property rights and address growing concerns from landowners facing pressure related to large-scale solar and wind development that impact productive farmland and rural communities.

America’s farmers and ranchers deserve a government that stands with them. USDA looks forward to working alongside John as we continue advancing President Trump’s commitment to protecting rural America and preserving our nation’s agricultural heritage.

🔗 https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/06/10/secretary-rollins-welcomes-president-trumps-appointment-john-rich-special-envoy-american-landowners

06/10/2026

Check your tag! When you choose U.S. cotton, you’re supporting American producers, rural communities, and domestic manufacturing.

🔗https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cotton-plan.pdf

06/08/2026

🚨 Happening live TODAY, June 8 at 3 PM ET: Secretary Rollins will host a press conference providing updates on the New World Screwworm.

▶️ www.usda.gov/live

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

🚨 With the recent detection of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old bovine in Zavala County, TX, USDA urges residents to contact your veterinarian right away if you see any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations in your animals or herd.

If you see signs of maggot infestations in live or very recently dead wild animals, especially in areas near the U.S./Mexico border, please call 866-4USDA-WS (866-487-3297) to report it to your local USDA Wildlife Services office.

For more information, visit WWW.SCREWWORM.GOV.

06/03/2026

🚨 Support for small meat and poultry processing plants is here!

Secretary Rollins today launched the Small Processors Action Plan, a new set of actions designed to make it easier for these businesses to interact with USDA, get timely answers, and resolve issues, without weakening inspection or food safety standards.

Additionally, we've announced $60M in funding through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program to expand American meat and poultry processing. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 7, 2026.

🔗 https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/06/03/usda-announces-improved-support-reduced-burdens-and-60-million-investments-support-small-meat-and