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Today, we honor the brave men and women who answered the call to serve, stood in defense of our nation, and sacrificed to protect the freedoms we hold dear.
To every American veteran: Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to our country will never be forgotten.
From all of us at USDA, thank you for your service. God bless our veterans, and God bless America! 🇺🇸
#VeteransDay
100 Hires in 100 Days: Doubled! 📈
Today @SecRollins was joined by @SecVetAffairs, @USW_PR_HONTata, and @SBA_Kelly to celebrate hiring 200+ veterans and military spouses into mission-critical USDA roles.
Learn more: usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre… 🇺🇸
Today, @SecRollins signed an MOU with the @DeptofWar to create the Gold Star Trails Program, establishing a process for naming @forestservice trails after a fallen service member.
May these trails forever honor our heroes and offer Gold Star Families a place to remember and reflect.
God bless our Gold Star Families. 🇺🇸
Explore the updated @usda_nass website to easily find all the latest agricultural reports and stats you rely on 👇
Our website has a fresh look!
Explore the updated NASS site for the latest agricultural reports, statistics and Census of Agriculture resources.
Check it out ➡️ nass.usda.gov
ALT USDA-NASS National Agricultural Statistics Service Fresh look. Same trusted data. nass.usda.gov Photo of a laptop with the new NASS website redesign shown on the screen.
Less red tape. More flexibility for America's ranchers. 🇺🇸🐂
Today, @SecRollins and @SecretaryBurgum are announcing proposed updates to grazing regulations that would simplify permits on National Forest System lands and give ranchers greater certainty to plan their operations.
The proposal would also expand grazing flexibility and support opportunities for the next generation of ranchers.
Putting RANCHERS FIRST!
Learn more ➡️usda.gov/live
USDA is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Rippey as Chief Meteorologist.
Brad brings decades of experience in agricultural meteorology, serving as a key contributor to the Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin, the U.S. Drought Monitor, and #WASDE reports. His work, and that of USDA meteorologists, monitoring weather and crop conditions across the U.S. and major production regions around the world, supports the development of yield forecasts and agricultural supply estimates that inform commodity markets worldwide.
🎄 Calling local farmers, ranchers, producers & small businesses 🎁
Something special is coming to USDA! We are officially accepting applications for The Great American Christmas Market in Washington, DC happening Dec 2–3, 2026. Want to showcase your products and share the holiday spirit with us? Don't wait—applications are officially open!
⏰ Deadline: November 10, 2026 @ 11:59 PM ET
👉 Apply now: managemymarket.com/VendorReg…
🎄 Save the Date!✨
Wrap up America’s 250th anniversary year on the National Mall! Join us on the USDA Front Lawn for The Great American Christmas Market: a festive celebration of American-grown produce, handcrafted goods, and our country's producers.
Shop for Christmas wreaths, warm drinks, baked goods, and handcrafted gifts while enjoying live music and carolers right in D.C.!
📍 USDA Front Lawn | 1400 Jefferson Dr SW (Smithsonian Metro)
🗓 Dec 2–3, 2026 | 3:00–9:00 PM ET
🎟 Free & open to the public!
🔗 usda.gov/gacm
A win for local food & farmers 🌾
@USDA_AMS is awarding over $32.2M to 99 grant projects nationwide. Distributed through local and regional programs, this funding strengthens market opportunities for local food businesses and expands consumer access to fresh, locally grown food.
🔗ams.usda.gov/press-release/u…
More local processing means more options for American ranchers. 🇺🇸
USDA’s planned $57 MILLION investment will help independent meat and poultry processors across 40 STATES expand their operations.
Putting American ranchers FIRST! 🐂
Learn more ➡️ usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
Cranberry sauce, roasted squash, apple pie...what's on your menu this month? 🍎🍂
Keep this guide in mind while doing your November shopping!
8 additional meat and poultry companies have adopted the Product of USA label, making it known their products are AMERICAN MADE 🇺🇸
American families heading into the holiday season can shop with greater confidence knowing they're directly supporting our nation’s farmers, ranchers, processors, and rural communities.
🔗 usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
USDA is making even more record-breaking investments in schools! 🌾🍎
✅ $27 million in additional 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants awarded
✅ $50 million in NSLP Equipment Assistance funding made available
✅ A new toolkit for schools participating in USDA’s Pledge for Healthier School Meals
Together, these investments help schools serve more fresh, local foods.
Learn more: usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
RANCHERS FIRST! 🇺🇸🐂
Today in TEXAS, @VP announced a new beef processing facility backed by a $24.6 MILLION USDA loan guarantee!
Led by 36 local cattle-producing investors, this facility will create 220 NEW JOBS, giving ranchers more local beef processing opportunities and boosting American producers and rural economies.
More competition. More American jobs. More opportunities for our ranchers.
We are putting American agriculture FIRST!
🔗 usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
📢 USDA plans to purchase up to $472.5 MILLION in American-grown and American-raised agricultural commodities to support our farmers, ranchers and fishermen!
These purchases will supply charitable food networks and other nutrition assistance programs across the country while supporting rural economies.
Supporting American producers. Strengthening our food supply. Feeding families. 🇺🇸
usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
31 STATES are taking action to lower costs for American farmers and ranchers! 🇺🇸 ⛽️
As harvest season continues, @SecRollins is calling on remaining governors to follow suit and support @POTUS’ emergency dyed diesel relief initiative.
Lower costs. Less red tape. More relief for American agriculture.
🔗usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
ALT Secretary Rollins Commends Governors for Taking Action on Emergency Diesel Relief; Encourages Remaining States to Follow Suit
Finding and delivering scientific solutions is important for protecting American lands 🌱💧
Today, @USDA_ARS opened the new Southwest Watershed Research Center in Tucson, AZ. This cutting-edge facility provides USDA and @uarizona scientists with the critical infrastructure needed for solving current and future agricultural issues impacting the Southwest and U.S. agriculture.
🔗 usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
Dive into the latest on American seafood priorities 🌊🦞 SEAFOOD.GOV
#USCaught #AmericanSeafood #USSeafood #NationalSeafoodMonth
Today @VP and @SecRollins announced that ranchers across 40 states are expected to receive $57M through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.
Through this funding, @usdaRD will invest across 147 tentative awards to help small and medium-sized independent processors expand capacity, boost market competition, and improve supply chain resiliency.
Details ➡️ usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
