The Agriculture Innovation Agenda is an effort to align USDA resources, programs and research to provide farmers with the tools they need to help position American ag as a leader in the effort to meet future global demands. Learn more: https://www.usda.gov/aia | U.S. Department of Agriculture

Mike Johnson Slams Democrats Over USDA Lawsuit on Welfare Tracking House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Democrats over a lawsuit involving the United States Department of Agriculture and efforts tied to welfare tracking. Johnson argued the legal challenge undermines transparency and accountability in public assistance programs, while Democrats have defended their position, citing privacy and policy concerns. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over how federal welfare programs are monitored

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will distribute oral rabies vaccine (ORV) by aircraft. This operation is part of a nationwide effort by USDA to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies in the eastern United States.. Helicopter and fixed wing aircraft will distribute more than a half million baits containing RABORAL V-RG across nearly 3,000 square miles in northwest Georgia and other states like Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The baits are packets of vaccine coated w