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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… 🇺🇸
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America’s farmers need data they can trust. Today, I signed @USDA’s November Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports, which provide information on crop production, food supplies, and demand.
Through USDA’s Data Modernization Plan, we’re enhancing accuracy, making the process more transparent, and reducing unnecessary paperwork for farmers.
Here’s how:
🌾 Bringing in university experts to independently review how USDA produces its reports.
🌾 Partnering with @NASA to improve the data and technology we use.
🌾 Testing survey links sent by text and email to make it easier for farmers to respond.
🌾 Using AI to flag possible inconsistencies in reports before they’re published.
Better information. Less paperwork. Greater trust.
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Their service to America didn't end when they took off the uniform.
Today, we honored the veterans whose dedication, leadership, and sense of duty continue to strengthen our Department and the communities we serve.
We also took an important step to honor our fallen heroes, signing an MOU with the @DeptofWar to establish the Gold Star Trails Initiative.
Through this partnership, Gold Star Families will be able to nominate National Forest trails to be named or dedicated in honor of their loved ones who gave their lives defending our nation, creating lasting tributes for generations of Americans to remember their sacrifice.
Thank you to @SBA_Kelly , @SecVetAffairs, and @USW_PR_HONTata for joining us today and for your continued commitment to America's veterans and military families.
To every veteran, Gold Star Family, and military family: thank you. May God bless you and the country you have given so much to defend. 🇺🇸
Dept. of Agriculture retweeted
USDA APHIS is hiring! Join us Nov. 17–19 in McAllen, TX to help staff 200+ positions at the new NWS Sterile Fly Production Facility in Edinburg, TX.
Interviews on-site. Bring a résumé!
Event info: 8am – 8 pm CST, Embassy Suites McAllen.
Learn more: aphis.usda.gov/careers/job-o…
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.
Dept. of Agriculture retweeted
America’s ranchers feed our families, care for our land, and keep rural communities strong. They deserve a government that works FOR them, not against them.
Today, @USDA is taking action to expand grazing opportunities, cut burdensome regulations, and give ranchers greater access to National Forest System lands. @forestservice
Building on our Grazing Action Plan, we’re making it easier for ranchers to do what they do best.
Thank you to @SecretaryBurgum and @Interior for standing with us in this effort.
Under @POTUS, we’re putting America’s ranchers FIRST. 🇺🇸
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Yesterday, @USDA kicked off our largest-ever Agribusiness Trade Mission, bringing together more than 150 participants from agribusinesses, state departments of agriculture, and trade organizations to expand export opportunities for American producers in Vietnam. Building on our $5.6 billion agricultural trade relationship, we're creating new opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agribusinesses.
Highlights included:
✅Meeting with Vietnamese industry leaders to expand trade in U.S. cotton, wood products, and leather.
✅Visiting ABC Bakery - which uses U.S. wheat, dairy, fruits, nuts, and berries in their 80K+ product per day operation - for a hands-on baking session with the owner.
✅Launching a two-week "Taste of USA" promotion featuring 400+ U.S. products in 12 stores across Vietnam.
✅Connecting U.S. exporters with Vietnamese buyers at an agricultural showcase and networking event.
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🚨 TUESDAY TAKEDOWN: STEAL SNAP. GET BUSTED.
More than $862,000 in SNAP benefits allegedly diverted—with some wired overseas to Ramallah in the West Bank.
Florida authorities arrested Anwar Jouda for allegedly using a stolen identity, forged documents, and fraudulent merchant accounts to redirect SNAP funds into accounts he controlled.
He now faces charges of grand theft, organized scheme to defraud, and criminal use of personal identification information.
These benefits are meant to help eligible American families put food on the table. Every dollar stolen is a dollar taken from those who need it.
@USDA will keep fighting to protect taxpayers and root out SNAP fraud.
Report suspected fraud: fns.usda.gov/fraud
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.
Dept. of Agriculture retweeted
Proud to stand alongside @SecWar as he works tirelessly to strengthen our military, defend our homeland, and put America’s security FIRST.
At @USDA, we know that farm security is national security. Through our National Farm Security Action Plan, we’ve worked alongside @SecWar to protect American farmland from foreign adversaries, secure our food supply, and safeguard the farmers and ranchers who feed our nation.
Because farm security IS national security. 🇺🇸
🎄 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…
Dept. of Agriculture retweeted
Just announced our list of participants for next week’s agribusiness trade mission to Vietnam — the largest delegation we’ve EVER sent to the country.
The mission begins on Nov. 9.
Stay tuned for updates!
🔗fas.usda.gov/newsroom/usda-a…
🎄 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…
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🚨AFFORDABILITY ALERT!🇺🇸
Thanksgiving sides and staples for under $20.
Under @POTUS, we’re seeing real progress on grocery costs — and retailers are responding.
Nearly 100 holiday items are now priced lower at more than 21,000 @DollarGeneral stores nationwide. More work ahead, but America First policies are putting more food on the table and more money in your wallet.
