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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of the US government
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📌 Topics
- Agricultural technology (1)
- Pest control (1)
- Livestock protection (1)
- Scientific innovation (1)
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Sterile screwworm flies (1) · Texas facility (1) · Parasite control (1) · Livestock protection (1) · Sterile insect technique (1) · USDA APHIS (1) · Agricultural pests (1) · Eradication program (1)
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is an executive department of the United States federal government that aims to meet the needs of commercial farming and livestock food production, promotes agricultural trade and production, works to assure food safety, protects natural resources, fosters rural communities and works to end hunger in the United States and internationally. It is headed by the secretary of agriculture, who reports directly to the president of the United States and is a member of the president's Cabinet. The current secretary is Brooke Rollins, who has served since February 13, 2025.
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