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Welcome the Summer Grilling Season With Menú Urbano OUTDOORS

As the summer season sets in, the National Pork Board launches its Menú Urbano OUTDOORS program - set to make the grilling season more exciting and flavorful.

Trump Announces $19 Billion Relief Fund for Farmers

Apr 20, 2020 06:57 AM EDT By Neil P.

President Donald Trump, along with the U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, announced that an amount of $19 billion would be for farmers and ranchers who are negatively impacted by COVID-19.

US Doors for H-2A Foreign Agricultural Workers are Still Open

Mar 20, 2020 07:18 AM EDT By Mary Quill

Find out here about the opportunity of foreign agricultural workers in the US.

How Coronavirus Increased Chinese Demand for Beef From Mexico

Feb 12, 2020 09:28 AM EST By Amy Santiago

Amidst coronavirus outbreak, Mexico's top cattle association forecasted the increase of China's demand for Mexican steaks and other cuts of beef to more than 40 percent this year

Bill Allows Illegal Immigrant Farmers to Acquire a Green Card in the U.S.

Dec 13, 2019 07:40 AM EST By Bong E.

A bill has been passed to allow undocumented immigrant farmers in the U.S. to get a green card after meeting some requirements.

The Fear of Deportation are Scaring Immigrants Away from Food Stamps in US

Jun 06, 2017 09:14 PM EDT By Ottoniel Campos

President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants has many not participating in the federal food assistance program due to fear of deportation, reports the Associated Press.

US Agriculture Department Inducts Cesar Chavez into 'Hall of Heroes'

Nov 07, 2015 05:00 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Cesar Chavez's induction into its "Hall of Heroes."