U.S. Department of Agriculture
Recent News About U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Hawaii's governor signs second emergency proclamation to continue benefits to battle 'food insecurity'
Hawaii Gov. David Ige has signed a second emergency proclamation to permit the continuation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in line with the federal COVID-19 emergency response.
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Hawaii Agriculture Department issues quarantine order 'to prevent the further spread of bovine tuberculosis'
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has issued a quarantine order to limit the movement of all hoofed animals, except for horses, after bovine tuberculosis (bTB) was detected on the island of Molokai.
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'Consistent daily nutrition is so important for the continued growth and development' of Hawaii's children
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) continued its 2020 free meals program well through 2021.
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It's 'the foremost priority for the (HDOA) to isolate and control' bovine tuberculosis on Molokai
Ranchers and herds in Hawaii will be facing an especially tricky year navigating bovine tuberculosis, otherwise known as Mycobacterium bovis.