USDA Prioritizing Common Sense Forest Management, Moves Forest Service Headquarters to Salt Lake City
(Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026) — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced it will move its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, and begin a sweeping restructuring of the agency to move leadership closer to the forests and communities it serves.For an agency whose lands, partners, and operational challenges are overwhelmingly concentrated in the West, the shift represents a structural reset and a common-sense approach to improve mission delivery.
USDA, DOI Move to Boost Support for American Ranchers, Help Lower Prices for Consumers
(Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today announced new actions aimed at boosting the supply of American born, raised, and harvested beef by supporting American ranchers with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will strengthen coordination, cut bureaucratic red tape, and deliver immediate, tangible support for America’s farmers and ranchers who rely on public lands.
ICYMI: Secretary Rollins Pens Op-ed in Agri-Pulse “American greatness depends on our great American farmers”
(Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins penned an opinion piece in Agri-Pulse emphasizing the essential role our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities play in powering the nation.
How Gene Therapy Can Cure or Treat Diseases
Scientists have worked for decades on ways to modify or replace genes to treat, cure, or prevent illness. Advancements in science technology are changing the way we define disease, develop drugs, and prescribe treatments. The FDA has approved gene therapies for cancer, rare diseases.
Simple Food Safety Steps for Spring Holiday Meals
(WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2026) – Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for large gatherings, following basic food safety practices can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
US Gulf breakbulk ports lean into project boom
Houston and New Orleans are coming off a year of growth for project cargo volumes, albeit with a drop in steel imports, and both ports anticipate a continuation of those trends.
USDA Promotes New, Voluntary “Product of USA” Label
(Washington, D.C., March 24, 2026) – Today, on National Agriculture Day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to inform meat, poultry, and egg producers of the “Product of USA” voluntary labeling standard which went into effect on January 1, 2026, and increases consumer understanding of what the label means.
Houston cuts free time on reefer importers amid ongoing high dwells
Reefer shipments into the port, while still small, have been growing faster than overall cargo, forcing port officials to deal with more long-dwelling containers.