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The agency pointed to gazebos, massages, and a $20,000 budget for pens to justify the cuts. But the groups that lost funding say those claims don't add up.

(RNS) — Asked to comment on the suit, a USDA spokesperson said: ‘While we do not comment on pending litigation, we will keep the plaintiffs in our prayers during this process.’

From Gizmodo: Trump’s Push for ‘Ultrafast’ Meat Processing Could Make a Brutal Industry Even Worse

The USDA approved $9 million in federal aid to help California farmers remove thousands of peach trees after the closure of Del Monte's canneries in the state.

From Grist: Trump’s plan for ultrafast meat processing would be a disaster for workers and the environment

Hey r/webdev, I've been working on a side project called LawnSmart — a free web app that gives you a monthly lawn care checklist tailored to your specific USDA hardiness zone and state.…

: Wins $300M deal over Salesforce, IBM because of 'integration with existing USDA systems,' among other things

From Gizmodo: Food Safety Complaints for Meat, Poultry, and Eggs Spiked 40% in 2025 to Record High

“This has never happened before,” one government employee tells WIRED. “I have never gotten a message like this from anyone.”