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Dept. of Agriculture

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Dept. of Agriculture

@USDA

Leadership on #food, #agriculture, natural resources, #rural development, #nutrition, & related issues based on public policy, science, & effective management.

Washington, DC

Joined July 2009

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Dept. of Agriculture
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Jun 4
🚨 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
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New World Screwworm Rapid Response
@Screwworm_RR
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🚨.@SecRollins: "The good news is we were ready. We knew it was coming."🚨 From day one, @USDA has been preparing for the threat of New World screwworm. We have been expanding sterile fly production, building new capacity in South Texas, securing emergency treatment approvals,
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Dept. of Agriculture
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We're just days away from the Great American State Fair🌾! Come celebrate America’s farmers, ranchers, livestock, rodeo tradition, and rural heritage at the American Heartland Arena. Join us June 25-July 10, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
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Secretary Brooke Rollins
@SecRollins
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An activist judge just blocked our commonsense restriction on using SNAP benefits for soda and junk. SNAP is for food — not sugar bombs fueling obesity, diabetes, and skyrocketing healthcare costs for low-income families. Taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize junk food and drinks at
US judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy
From reuters.com
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Secretary Brooke Rollins
@SecRollins
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🚨 TUESDAY TAKEDOWN 🚨 Steal from SNAP. Get caught and arrested. 8 fraudsters just learned the hard way: the @USDA_FNA is watching. Amounts ranged from $1,000+ to a staggering $2.8 MILLION — all stolen from the program meant to help American families. Since February 2025, we’ve
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Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden
@DepSecVaden
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Shocking that in 2026 this needs to be said, but under the Constitution, all citizens are equal before the law. The hazards of farming do not discriminate. Neither should @USDA. Read more from @TheJusticeDept here ⬇️. justice.gov/olc/media/1447…
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Economic Research Service
@USDA_ERS
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USDA's Economic Research Service is seeking applicants for the Semester of Service Program, a student volunteer opportunity supporting real-world research and data work. Apply by June 24, 2026 Learn more: intern.usajobs.gov/search/results…
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Dept. of Agriculture reposted
New World Screwworm Rapid Response
@Screwworm_RR
Jun 22
🚨 NWS UPDATE: @USDA has confirmed a new New World Screwworm case in a goat in Terrell County, Texas. The case was identified in a castration site wound. NWS only infests open wounds — it does not affect healthy skin. This detection is approximately 180 miles west of the
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Dept. of Agriculture reposted
New World Screwworm Rapid Response
@Screwworm_RR
Jun 21
🚨NWS UPDATE: In the last 24 hours, 1 lamb in Crockett County, TX and 2 calves in Edwards County, TX have tested positive for New World Screwworm, bringing the total number of domestic confirmed detections to 15. @USDA has already taken action and will be starting sterile fly
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Dept. of Agriculture
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Jun 21
Today we celebrate the unwavering care and wisdom a father provides. Thank you for enriching our lives and shaping our futures. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!
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Dept. of Agriculture
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Jun 21
Saddle up, DC! Rodeo 250 is here this summer. 🤠 Experience a one-of-a-kind, narrative-driven rodeo celebrating Western heritage, cowboy tradition, and the grit that built rural America. Thurs-Sat 4-5 PM | Sun-Wed 7-8 PM inside the American Heartland Arena at the Great American
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Secretary Brooke Rollins
@SecRollins
Jun 20
SNAP Fraudsters found a glitch. @WHFraudTF and @USDA Patched it. Nearly 1000 arrests before GTA 6 ⭐️ Their heist is over.
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Dept. of Agriculture
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Jun 20
Only 5 DAYS until the Great American State Fair 🎡! Here are 🖐️ things you won’t want to miss ⬇️ 🍎 USDA’s Pavillion: The Great American Farmers Market 🤠 Rodeo 250 🐑 The Youth Livestock Showcase with FFA + 4H 🐻 Smokey Bear ✨ Interactive agriculture experiences See you in
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