USDA ordered to halt sweeping reorganization plansA federal judge said USDA has “almost certainly” reprogrammed congressionally appropriated funding, but acknowledged that the stay order may be short-lived.Federal News Network5d agoWhole story →GovernmentFoodusda reorganization halted
USDA wants better agricultural data while asking farmers fewer questions"We are going to transparent about what we're doing and when. There'll be opportunities for feedback on the process," said Lauren Stump.Federal News Network5d agoWhole story →Foodusda data collection reform
The federal government knows it’s cheaper to prevent disasters than rebuild after them"Anytime there's a new problem, it takes a little while to get it going and get state and local communities used to a new grant program," said Chris Currie.Federal News Network5d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomydisaster relief funding
