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U.S. to end Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan

On May 16, 2025, in Immigration, by David Elrod

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week announced it would end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Afghans on July 14.

USDA announces new AMS administrator

On May 16, 2025, in USDA, by David Elrod

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced that Erin Morris will succeed Bruce Summers as administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

Late Easter delivers a big April for the meat department

On May 16, 2025, in Meat Sales Data, by Tom Super

As the third-largest meat holiday behind Christmas and Thanksgiving, the three-week shift in Easter timing had a substantial impact on meat sales in April, according to the latest Performance Report from Circana, 210 Analytics, and Hillphoenix. The department grew dollar sales by 9.8% versus April 2024 and pounds increased by 7.9%. Both fresh and processed meat had strong April results.

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U.S. to end Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan

USDA announces new AMS administrator

Late Easter delivers a big April for the meat department

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