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Empowering Innovation, Transforming USDA's Future: Register Now for the 2025 USDA Innovation Symposium

Sasha Saeuberlich, Innovation Hub Lead, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer

The USDA Innovation Symposium is just around the corner, so register now -- it's shaping up to be an exciting and informative event for anyone in the federal space.

Technology

USDA’s Food Safety Essentials for Your Next Beach Trip

Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

The beach weather may be hot and sunny, but there’s a forecast of foodborne illness if you’re not vigilant about food safety.

Health and Safety

Extension Disaster Education Network Helps Prepare Nation for Hurricane Season

Dr. Ashley Mueller, USDA NIFA national program leader for EDEN

June 1 marked the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 60% chance of above-average hurricane activity this year. NOAA is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 total named storms with six to ten hurricanes and three to five major...

Disaster

USDA Hosts Convening to Highlight Programs and Resources to Support Youth and Communities

Alex Cordova, Deputy Director, Center for Faith, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Earlier this month, Dr. Alveda King, Senior Advisor for Faith and Community Outreach, hosted a group of youth and students from across the country at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters.

Farming

USDA Shares Food Safety Recommendations for Your Potluck

Meredith Carothers, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

Make sure your summer dish is remembered for its flavor, not a foodborne illness. Keep these potluck food safety tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in mind.

Health and Safety

Celebrating World Trade Month: The Trump Administration’s Approach to Expanding Exports and Supporting Rural Prosperity

Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering

I am honored to serve as the newest member of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs mission area in my role as Deputy Under Secretary. As a native of Iowa, where agriculture is our lifeblood, I understand this position is a sacred trust and my duty to the...

Rural Trade

Mapping the Future: CSU Students Tackle Real-World AI Challenges with USDA and NASA

Christopher Alvares, USDA Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer

USDA recently partnered with Colorado State University (CSU) for a successful hackathon, bringing together the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), the Forest Service, NASA, GSA's US Digital Corps, and Amazon Web Services.

Technology

USDA, 4-H, Equip Future Leaders to Succeed

Pat Swanson, USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator

In March, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke at the Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner about how USDA will ensure American agriculture leads the world, feeds the nation, and competes on a global stage that is fair and puts our farmers first.

Farming

Growing our Future with Military Children

Christine Tomkus, Military Spouse and Veteran Employment Program Manager, USDA

April is the Month of the Military Child.

Farming Food and Nutrition Forestry Initiatives Recreation Research and Science Rural

U.S. Agriculture on the Global Stage: Reflections from Gulfood 2025

Daniel B. Whitley, Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service

At the Dubai World Trade Centre, Gulfood 2025 wasn’t just a trade show.

Farming Trade