Putting Tribal SovereigntyType of Action: Proposed Rule Overview: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a proposed rule allowing establishments under the NSIS to have more control in determining their own line speeds. Under this proposed rule, FSIS also proposes that its...
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Maximum Line Speed Rates for Young Chicken and Turkey Establishments Operating Under the New Poultry Inspection System
Type of Action: Proposed Rule Overview: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a proposed rule amending regulations related to line speed rates for chicken and turkey establishments. Proposed amendments include allowing young chicken...
2026 House Farm Bill: Key Takeaways for Indian Country
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Feb. 13, the House Committee on Agriculture released its long-awaited Farm Bill draft, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R.7567). The Committee will hold a markup beginning March 3. Background The Farm Bill is an important...
Policy Brief- February 24
Summary: The markup of the recently released Farm Bill language has been postponed to March 3, 2026. Federal Register notices to highlight this week include proposed rules from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regarding the Maximum Line Speed Rates...
Communications Officer
Akiptan Location: Eagle Butte, SD Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Provide information and answer questions to potential borrowers and current clients on programs with Akiptan. Ensures completion and compliance of the content strategy. This includes...
Community Facilities Program Disaster Repairs Grants
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA Rural Housing Service Deadline: Applications accepted continually Description: This grant is open to eligible participants to repair essential community facilities damaged by Presidentially Declared...
Policy Brief- February 17
Summary: Check out our new section, General Policy Updates, below! Read about the new FDIPR Food Package Review Group and recent updates on the Farm Bill. The Senate and the House of Representatives are out of session, and no Congressional hearings related to Tribal...
Senior Attorney
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Location: Tallahassee, FL Closing Date: May 5, 2026 Duties Include: Responsible for all matters about agriculture except as otherwise provided by law. Renders requested legal advice and counsel to the...
Agriculture Law Enforcement Chief
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Location: Little Rock, AR Closing Date: For a hire date of June 2026 or after Duties Include: Direct and manage agricultural law enforcement operations across the state. Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of law enforcement...
IFAI and NCAI Launch New Webpage
WASHINGTON, D.C. & FAYETTEVILLE, AR — The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) today announced the launch of a new collaborative digital resource hub designed to empower Tribal Nations in exercising...