USDA’s excuse that closed offices are due to “departed employees” and “budget constraints” technically checks out, when you skip the part that #USDA and #DOGE did the departing through 20,000 cut by DOGE… Just skip that part… www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/...

USDA Blames Closed Offices on Departed Employees and Budget Constraints

USDA officials told Congress that staffing shortages at FSA and NRCS -- driven by employee departures, hiring constraints and limited funding -- have left some county offices understaffed or closed. T...

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One of the constants through out the RIFs was that the up line (management) claimed that they were just as in the dark as the rank and file over what was happening and what’s coming next. In today’s drop of #TheDigeFiles, we will see how that was a fucking lie!

NEH grant recipients who received notification that a terminated award is eligible for reinstatement can find more information about initiating the restatement process here: shorturl.at/0GwBc

She is being held in a locked facility against her will by the same people who argued that wearing masks was a violation of their rights. So where is the outrage? Where are the lawsuits and demonstrations?

The Associated Press@apnews.com · 2mo ago

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from the Nebraska quarantine facility where she is being held.

In today’s drop of #thedogefiles, we get to see the most shitty sorting hat fucking ever! This list is almost every position that was slated to be RIFed.

The IRS lost so many people. We are literally struggling to maintain the mission. We were always understaffed and underfunded since Reagan. But hey we can put your financial information in ChatGPT. Fuck your privacy. I need a drink. www.tigta.gov/sites/defaul...

Good morning ppl! Sorry I was quiet yesterday, I was working on a new project I’m calling The DOGE Files. 🧵🧵🧵 Ever wonder what the talks were, about how to used DOGE in the HHS? Let me show you.

This is a routine funding opportunity from NRCS, not anything new or novel, or restores any cut programs… Don’t think that this fixes anything. How does NRCS maintain status quo- missing 1/3 of their staff & keep up with these programs? Spoiler alert: they don’t. www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-ini...

Thank you to Jeremiah Schofield for doing what’s right legally and morally. An #AltCitizen to the max.

AltSSA@altssa.altgov.info · 2mo ago

Jeremiah Schofield is an #AltCitizen of the highest order. He risked so much to bring this to light. I am livid that there was a plan to weaponize SSA and its employees in this way (because who else would have been expected to involve ICE) and grateful that it didn’t happen. But this is so evil 🤬🤬🤬🤬

ATTN: BROOKE ROLLINS STOPPING THE SPREAD REQUIRES CUTTING YOUR BULLSHIT FUNDING CUTS. EVERYWHERE! IT’S FUCKING SYSTEMIC! YOU’VE BEEN “RESPONSIBLE” FOR 2 YEARS! NOW FUCKING WHAT!!! TEN DOLLAR TACOS???!!! www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/anim...

Stop Screwworm | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Learn how the U.S. Government prevents New World screwworm and what to know about risks, surveillance, sterile-fly control, travel, and more.

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If you think beef prices are shitty now, flip your suspenders because BROOKE ROLLINS and her DOGE crew welcomed the flesh-eating screwworm straight on in to TX (and for the first time since 1966) with doors wide open through their reckless funding cuts they continue to make. HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE!

Beckett Xavier@beckettxavier.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I know the information yesterday said it poses no threat to the food industry but, I'd love to know what you and @altusda.altgov.info (as well as any other alt accounts) think. To my mind if it's feeding on cattle beef prices will continue to climb.

New resource: data + storytelling illustrate the fed gov's essential role in advancing health & science & highlights what's at stake as agencies face major reductions @ourpublicservice.bsky.social @altcdc.altgov.info @altnih4science.bsky.social @altusda.altgov.info science.federalharmstracker.org

The Cost of Cutting American Science

Tracking impacts to the people and programs powering America, from labs to the land.

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Good afternoon ppl! Sorry I spent my morning causing chaos with a Reply All email 😂😂😂😂 anyways, we are looking for a credentialed HAZMAT expert to help shut down an ICE jail. 2 of you ppl would be even better. Drop me a DM!

Matthew Hussey: Holla At A Boy

Alt: Matthew Hussey: Holla At A Boy

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This would have been great to witness first hand! 👏🏽✊🏽

Alt US Forest Service@altusfs.altgov.info · 2mo ago

To the FS Ecologist who patiently sat on this e-mail from our Secretary for a month, then replied directly to it, copying several professional distribution lists with an informational greeting honoring Eid al-Adha 2026 (the Muslim Holy Day is in Smokey’s pocket planner, too): You’re a hero 💚

🥔 3rd most available food crop globally 🥔 159 countries cultivate it 🥔 5 000 varieties worldwide 🥔 8 000 years of story Learn more about this staple crop that can contribute to #FoodSecurity and create livelihood opportunities. #InternationalDayOfPotato

#AltCitizen Task alert!!!!!!! A guide for responding to the recent OMB RFI.

elizabethginexi.bsky.social@elizabethginexi.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Calling all Scientists! Research Administrators! Deans! Fans of Science! No one is coming to save us. Here is your assignment. I have written a step by step, easy to understand "how-to" document to help you comment on the proposed OMB rule. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/what-we-ne...

““Accepting a role with the federal government was the worst mistake of my life, despite it being my dream job. I am now critically underemployed,” one respondent wrote.”” federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

Many fired probationary employees have not ‘moved on,’ survey shows | Federal News Network

A survey of hundreds of probationary federal employees who were fired last year reveals lasting impacts for their careers, mental health and former agencies.

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As long as Honeybee colonies are allowed to be moved en masse between regions seasonally for commercial use, the pool of bee viruses and pathogens will increase and be spread to Honeybees everywhere. We're rural and our bees have all those viruses, deforming wings or larvae, impairing navigation.

AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance@altusda.altgov.info · 2mo ago

🐝 30% of food supply depends on pollination and the infrastructure protecting it is being decommissioned. No bees = no harvest. The Conversation has the case for why that’s a food system problem, not just a bee problem. Excellent article written by @jenniedurant.bsky.social worth your time 👇

🍇🚨 If you purchased a grapevine, citrus tree, or other fruit tree at Napa Costco or neighboring Costco locations in April or May, you should READ THIS IMMEDIATELY. Napa Valley vineyards are at high risk with this harmful pest. SAVE THE GRAPES = SAVE THE WINE! www.napacounty.gov/m/newsflash/...

🐝 30% of food supply depends on pollination and the infrastructure protecting it is being decommissioned. No bees = no harvest. The Conversation has the case for why that’s a food system problem, not just a bee problem. Excellent article written by @jenniedurant.bsky.social worth your time 👇

Jennie Durant@jenniedurant.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I wrote this piece for @us.theconversation.com about the proposed closure/reorganization of USDA and USGS bee labs — and what we stand to lose if public #bee research capacity is diminished just as beekeepers face alarming colony losses. #SaveTheBees theconversation.com/shutting-dow...

The first ARC-PLC base update done in 24 years is dropping on 6/1/26. Pay attention to the notifications. If you have farmland enrolled in commodity programs (CRP, WRE, EWP, etc) your reference acreage is about to change for the first time since 2002. #usda www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA...

“[…] defense secretary is so devoted to reimagining Jesus as a vengeful prophet […]. In contrast, the emails Rollins sent her staff leaned sentimental, reminiscent of religious tracts being handed out by smiling elderly evangelicals proselytizing to heathens on the street.”

AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance@altusda.altgov.info · 2mo ago

Salon accurately calls USDA’s Brooke Rollins a dangerous religious zealot like Pete Hegseth. Confirmed. She couldn’t help her proselytizing-self; even our Memorial Day message email still contained religious citations. #BrookesBlessings #usda blog.democraticunderground.org/100221259574

It’s the $6.99 regular size bag of Cheetos for me! (And the $9.99/lb 80/20 ground beef…)

Alt US Forest Service@altusfs.altgov.info · 2mo ago

I had sticker shock about a grocery item I buy for a favorite meal the other day. Nothing really special about it— a product of the U.S., and shelf stable. It had been a few months since a resupply, and I felt truly shocked to see just how much the price had gone up.

The line between feeding people & force protection blurs when Ag policy gets a Pentagon copilot. Go figure, it’s Indiana. WYD, Indiana Farm Bureau. #dow #dod #usda www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-r...

Sen. Banks Introduces Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Food Security and Agricultural Biosecurity Through DoW–USDA Partnership

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the DoD and USDA Research Act. This bill wouldcodify and expand the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of War ...

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I haven’t seen a mandate personally (yet… heh. come and get it…) but here is the NPR link to NDAs and OPMs proposed rule: www.npr.org/2026/05/26/n...

To stop leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs

The Trump administration has proposed creating a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement for new and existing federal employees.

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Granny Weatherwax in a suit@schezar.bsky.social · 2mo ago

yeahhhhhh nothing says 'the government's not doing anything shady' like demanding PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, Civil Servants!, sign an nda. www.facebook.com/NPR/posts/pf... #altgov @altpublicservice.bsky.social @altcdc.altgov.info @altusda.altgov.info

Salon accurately calls USDA’s Brooke Rollins a dangerous religious zealot like Pete Hegseth. Confirmed. She couldn’t help her proselytizing-self; even our Memorial Day message email still contained religious citations. #BrookesBlessings #usda blog.democraticunderground.org/100221259574

The USDA secretary is a dangerous religious zealot like Pete Hegseth - Democratic Underground Forums

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Y’all, if you’re reading this, we really need your help all this week! Help us save the US Forest Service! It’s SMOKEY’S HOME! We gotta!! 🌲🪾🌳🧸🏕️ #SaveUSFS #SaveSmokeysHome #USDA #USFS @altusfs.altgov.info

Alt US Forest Service@altusfs.altgov.info · 2mo ago

YOU can help #SaveUSFS You’re here: you’re involved, but are your friends / family? Google Doc full of ways to help— starting w/ 8 sample social media posts, one conversation starter for friends + family, and a handy little graphic. Thanks to @nffe.bsky.social and @fedworkersunited.bsky.social.

The oversight’s arrived but will they show up for REE, NIFA, ERS, ARS and NASS? Oversight senators have the floor. 76% of affected USDA researchers have said they won’t go. They’re packing their bags but it’s not to move… www.food-safety.com/articles/114... @amyklobuchar.com

Senators Question USDA’s Plan to Restructure Research Offices

A letter signed by Senator Amy Klobuchar and 24 others asks USDA to consider the impacts of its recently announced plans to restructure and relocate its Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area...

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Farmers’ Advance is asking the question out loud. Why Palantir? eu.farmersadvance.com/story/news/2...

Who is Palantir and why is USDA giving it $300M?

"Palantir is arguably one of the most notorious corporations in contemporary America. … Palantir has been so infamous for so long that, for some people, its name has become a cultural shorthand for dy...

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Alt CDC (they/them)@altcdc.altgov.info · 3mo ago

Fed friends, if you have info that needs to be made public we can help. Contact us anonymously via 📱 Signal (altCDC.99) 💻 Proton mail (altCDCtips@proton.me) We can get your info to the media or put you in contact with trusted reporters. Feds are unmasking unlawful acts all over this administration