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USDA seeks applicants for its NAREEE Advisory Board and Citrus Disease Subcommittee. Applications are due Nov. 30, 2026.

Georgia educator Ben Brand receives AGCO's inaugural Ag Mechanics Teacher of the Year award for preparing students for agricultural careers.

USDA opens a Tucson research center studying water movement, drought, plant responses, and soil erosion to support Southwest agriculture.

USDA plans $57.4 million in grants for 147 tentative awards to expand independent meat and poultry processing capacity across 40 states.

USDA will invest more than $325 million in 42 RCPP projects supporting farm operations, soil health, water quality, and natural resources.

USDA's SPUR program offers at least $5 billion in guaranteed loans for eligible meat, poultry, and seafood processors.

USDA appoints four Tribal Advisory Committee members and seeks nominations for eight positions by Dec. 8, 2026.

USDA and NASA will explore satellite data, crop yield estimates, and geospatial tools to improve agricultural data quality.